Pork Carnitas RITZ Topper

Name: Pork Carnitas RITZ Topper
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: ½ cup fully cooked pulled pork; ½ tsp. ground annatto; ½ tsp. orange zest; 24 RITZ Crackers; 2 oz. Cotija cheese, thinly shaved into 24 pieces; ½ avocado, cut into 24 slices; 24 pickled jalapeño slices; 24 fresh cilantro leaves

Need a savory appetizer? Seasoned pulled pork topped with cheese, avocado and pickled jalapeño makes the best Mexican inspired bites.

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Servings:

Makes 6 servings, 4 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

½ cup fully cooked pulled pork
½ tsp. ground annatto
½ tsp. orange zest
24 RITZ Crackers
2 oz. Cotija cheese, thinly shaved into 24 pieces
½ avocado, cut into 24 slices
24 pickled jalapeño slices
24 fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Microwave meat, annatto and orange zest in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 to 40 sec. or until heated through; stir.

Top crackers with cheese, seasoned meat and remaining ingredients.

Recipe Tips

Shortcut
Substitute store-bought packaged seasoned pork carnitas (Mexican slow-cooked pulled pork) for the pulled pork, annatto and orange zest.
Special Extra
Top with pickled red onions in addition to pickled jalapeño slices. Garnish with cilantro leaves.