Fast & Fresh
Pulled Pork Carnitas
with Mexican-style street corn risotto
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Rachel Post
Fast & Fresh meals combine Home Chef's freshest ingredients with speedy preparation. Assemble the meal and heat in the microwave for a delicious meal in minutes! Fast & Fresh saves time and minimizes cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Heat in the microwave or oven! Enjoy!
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Cooked Arborio Rice
- 8 oz. Fully Cooked Pulled Pork
- 3 oz. Fire Roasted Corn Kernels
- 1 Lime
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2 oz. Light Cream Cheese
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½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- 1 tsp. Taco Seasoning
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) A3K8DgP6
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Calories650
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Carbohydrates51g
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Net Carbs48g
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Fat32g
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Protein31g
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Sodium1530mg
Recipe Steps
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Microwave Instructions
Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Add corn, rice, cream cheese, half the taco seasoning (reserve remaining for pork), garlic pepper, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 cup water to one section of provided tray and stir to combine.Drain pulled pork and separate pieces. Add pork, chicken base, remaining taco seasoning, and 2 Tbsp. water to empty section of tray.Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave until heated through, 4-5 minutes.Carefully remove tray from microwave and stir each section. Halve lime.To serve, top rice with pork mixture and squeeze lime over dish to taste. Garnish with crispy jalapeños (to taste). Bon appétit! -
2 Oven Instructions
Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Add corn, rice, cream cheese, half the taco seasoning (reserve remaining for pork), garlic pepper, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 cup water to one section of provided tray and stir to combine.Drain pulled pork and separate pieces. Add pork, chicken base, remaining taco seasoning, and 2 Tbsp. water to empty section of tray.Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake uncovered in hot oven until heated through, 15-18 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven and stir each section. Halve lime.To serve, top rice with pork mixture and squeeze lime over dish to taste. Garnish with crispy jalapeños (to taste). Bon appétit!
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