The way you serve carnitas is to Include bowls of shredded lettuce, chopped cilantro, sour cream, pico de gallo and shredded cheese with the carnitas.
Carnitas is a dish of Mexican cuisine that originated in the state of Michoacán. Carnitas are made by braising or simmering pork in oil or preferably lard until tender.
When serving carnitas some good side dishes to serve alongside the carnitas are refried beans, Mexican Rice, Cilantro Lime Rice, Spicy Mexican Street Corn Salad, Cheesy Mexican Cauli Rice, Salsa Verde, Street Corn Enchiladas, Blueberry Salsa, black bean soup, Easy Taco Slaw. Frijoles de la Olla. Charred Corn Salsa and Tex-Mex Quinoa Salad.
Even having a side of corn chips or Nachos and Nacho Cheese is good to go along with Carnitas.
I like to have Tamales along with my Carnitas and so does my husband.