Leftover Turkey "Carnitas"

Name: Leftover Turkey "Carnitas"
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: Varies depending on quantity of leftovers
Ingredients: Any amount leftover cooked dark-meat turkey (thighs and drumsticks) (see note); 1 orange, preferably sour, per pound (450 grams) of leftover turkey meat, quartered (see note); 1 medium onion (about 6 ounces; 175 grams) per pound (450 grams) of leftover turkey meat, quartered; 2 bay leaves per pound (450 grams) of leftover turkey meat; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, chicken fat, turkey fat, or duck fat per pound (450 grams) of leftover turkey meat; Kosher salt

Prep Time

Cook Time

1h 15m

Total Time

1h 20m

This recipe for leftover turkey "carnitas" transforms dark-meat turkey into a flavorful and versatile dish. With the addition of orange, onion, and bay leaves, the turkey is slow-cooked until tender and then shredded and crisped up for a delicious and inventive way to enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers.

Carnitas

Low Carb

Turkey