Description
I wasn’t gonna call it carnitas but it’s very much like carnitas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14.5 oz) can young jackfruit (in water)
- 1 serrano pepper, diced
- 2 tsp Fajita Spice Blend, as needed
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
Instructions
- Drain your jackfruit well, discard the liquid from the can, and transfer the jackfruit pieces to a large bowl. Use your hands to separate the jackfruit, pushing it apart with your fingers so that the flesh fans out and resembles pulled chicken.
- To the bowl add a small drizzle, about a teaspoon, of vegetable oil, along with the diced serrano pepper and all of the fajita spice blend and salt. Toss together until all of the jackfruit is well seasoned.
- Place a frying pan over medium-high heat and add the remaining vegetable oil. Let it heat for 3 minutes until the oil is shimmering. Add the jackfruit to the pan in a single layer and let it fry for a minute or two.
- Grab a spatula and begin tossing the jackfruit, flipping and stirring. Do this for about 30 seconds, then spread the jackfruit back out into an even layer and allow it to fry again. Repeat this process twice, every 5 minutes or so, until the jackfruit is lightly browned and crispy at the edges. Remove it from heat and enjoy. Dassit!
Notes
- Read the post above the recipe for advice on suggestions and to ensure success.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
