This Scrambled Eggs Carnitas recipe post for Better Breakfast Month was sponsored by Seattle’s Best Coffee. All content and opinions are my own.
You know what I like to make for breakfast (or brunch) to go along with a steaming hot cup of Seattle’s Best coffee? Scrambled eggs Carnitas!
This is a yummy tummy dish that makes for a wonderful start on a weekend morning. And here’s the thing… it’s made with leftovers! So don’t get overly piggy next time you make pulled pork for dinner. Ya gotta save some of that porky pork for breakfast!
I always use a pork tenderloin roast. It’s a prime cut of pork and the price reflects it. I watch for sales and throw a couple in the freezer when I can nab them at a good price.
You probably have your own way of cooking pulled or chopped pork, so if you do, just keep on with it and I’ll meet back up with you at the leftover stage.
Easy way to cook pulled pork: Put a pork tenderloin into a crockpot, add a cup of broth, water, or even a can of beer. This time I just grabbed a beer and dumped that in. Cover and let cook on low all day…..allllllllll day, like 6-8 hours. About an hour before dinner, use two forks and gently pull the roast apart into chunks and pieces. It will be as tender as tender can be tender. At this point, save some of the pork and refrigerate it for the Scrambled Eggs Carnitas recipe. The remainder of your pulled pork… just sauce it up all BBQ style with your favorite sauce.
Let’s jump ahead to the weekend now, mmmkay?
Scramble yourself some eggs, as many as you think the bellies you’re feeding need. Heat up some corn tortillas on the stove or in the microwave, then spoon in some of the scrambled eggs, carnitas and some chopped cilantro.
I’m giving you complete creative freedom to add any ingredient, seasoning….anything you’d like to this (you’re welcome), but when you make the pulled pork in the slow cooker, you can add your seasonings of choice there. That means that your carnitas should be ready for breakfast before breakfast even begins.
And me? I like the taste of the pork itself to be the hero, so I add very little if anything (other than a liquid).
Now brew yourself a nice hot cup of Seattle’s Best coffee and dig in!
What’s your favorite weekend breakfast or brunch meal?
Sarah Bailey says
Ohh these look good scrambled eggs is one of my comfort foods so it’s nice to see another way to cook them x
Kelsey Apley says
Oh wow these look so good. I would have never thought to make something like this, so thanks for sharing the idea!! I know my husband will go CRAZY over this!!!
Eileen Richter says
Well, funny because breakfast burritos with ham, eggs, hash browns, and cheese are the favorite here…hubby does the weekend mornings so it’s either something like this or donuts from the BP…depending on his Laze level.
He’d love to try this. Nice and easy to let the crockpot do the work for us! Thanks!
Debbie Welchert says
My favorite breakfast is a cheese omelet, bacon and a cup of coffee. Your Scrambled Eggs Carnitas looks wonderful. I’ll have to give them a try the next time we have left overs.
Michelle S says
Oh, those look amazing. Will have to make these for my husband sometime.
Patty White says
The Scrambled Eggs Carnitas look yummy!! We like to make sausage egg and cheese biscuit sandwiches on the weekends.
Cynthia C says
These look delicious! I usually have oatmeal for breakfast but I love french toast with real maple syrup.
Patricia Mohl says
I think I would add cheese and grill the tortillas yummy too.
Lisa M says
This recipe looks really good. My favorite weeked breakfast is pancakes. I wish I had time during the week to make them.
Amy Orvin says
You are making me really hungry. This recipe and coffee sounds so great together! My favorite weekend breakfast or brunch meal is pancakes. Mmmmm.
laurie damrose says
I like eggs and i have a microwave omlet maker so I can be creative with my meals
Leslie Brown says
I have twin girls. One will eat anything, and one is really picky., She does however like eggs and meat. This type of breakfast/brunch is something I love. I like chopping up tomatoes, onions and other veggies, add shredded cheese and then scramble it all up. Served in a warm tortilla it’s a really satisfying meal.
Deborah Caudill says
The scrambled eggs carnitas recipe sounds wonderful. I’m not a very good cook, but since I’ve been out on disability, I’ve been reading a lot of cooking blogs and have been collecting recipes. My son has gotten into the recipes and is actually becoming a very good cook.
maggie says
My favorite brunch meal is ham crossaint..it’s so good 🙂 but also your Carnitas look amazing!
Shelley P says
The Scrambled Eggs Carnitas look so good! Very different : ) My husband would really love this! My favorite weekend breakfast is a Denver sandwich with OJ.
Kimberly M. says
French toast. I really have gotten to love French Toast lately. This recipe looks pretty tasty. I would be willing to try it and make it some weekend.
Kathy Lausche says
I love to make breakfast burritos in pancakes!
Christy Anderson says
I don’t know if I’d like that kind of meat in mine….replace it with some sausage or bacon and it’d be awesome! And I always have to have my morning cup of coffee 😉
Allison Downes says
These look sooo good! I am going to have to try them. We usually have pancakes or waffles on the weekends. Thanks for sharing!
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
This look delicious, I just finished having my morning coffee and cereal. These eggs would be a great break from cereal.
Melissa M says
I eat carnitas tacos all the time, but never with scrambled eggs. In fact, I’ve never eaten them for breakfast, they’ve always been a lunch or dinner thing. I guess I will have to try this, since meat for breakfast is always a good thing, hahah.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
I could eat that every day!! Yumm!
shaunie says
scrambled eggs are my favorite and so are tacos; great combination… why didnt I think of this… will be trying this soon
Colleen says
That looks so good!
Favorite weekend breakfast is a big homemade blueberry crumble muffin with a cold glass of milk.
Robert says
I think from now on it’s going to be Scrambled Eggs Carnitas.
Tammy says
Pancakes – gotta have the pancakes. Love, love, love my pancakes. Oh and a couple of sides of coffee (like 3 or 4 mugs…. 😉 ).
Rosey says
My favorite is one I don’t have to cook, which is so rare it’s awesome!!!!!!!!! 🙂 Seattle’s Best is one of my faves!
Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says
Just three words. This looks amazing!
Martha says
These look so good!!! Yum!
Justin Orkin says
I’ll try to make it later this week.
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
I make a french toast bake that is awesome and we like to have it on the weekends.
April Yedinak says
This sounds yummy, especially for a breakfast for dinner meal.
gem says
I definitely need to try this.
And my fave breakfast meal is anything w/bacon. LOL!
Alexis AKA MOM says
OMGosh love it, This would be a hit with the boys too!!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
Every weekend I make my ultimate omelet burritos and they’re a HUGE hit! I haven’t had scrambled egg carnitas before, but these look perfect for weekends or any other day. Next time, please be sure to invite me over… don’t forget lol.
Lolo says
That looks like such an amazing brunch option! I like non traditional breakfast foods like that!
Tricia @ Night owl mama says
that just simply sounds delicious. We don’t keep beer in the house but the brooth sounds like a great idea
Jamie Champagne says
These look SO yummy!! Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day – so I’m always looking for new ideas! I don’t typically like sweets for breakfast – pancakes, waffles, cereal, etc…so this is right up my alley – yummy!! Can’t wait to try them!
Kait says
these look delish!! i found the quickest way to shred chicen, pork or beef is to use your mixer or hand mixer!!
Colleen says
My favorite weekend breakfast is pancakes and rich chocolate milk!
denise says
I wish I liked eggs, I bet this tastes good.
Katie says
I’m all about the BIG breakfast – eggs, pancakes, sausage, hash browns. But I’m lucky if I do that twice a year!
Kira says
I honestly have to say, I’ve never heard of these, but it looks delicious.
Krystyn says
Okay, I’m coming home with you. This looks amazing!
(Or you can come home with me and cook for me!!!)
Susie B. Homemaker says
These look very good! I’m more of a baked goods/sweets type of girl for breakfast though- french toast, waffles, muffins, etc. But I’d definitely have this for a brunch or lunch.
Anne says
My favorite weekend breakfast is scrambled eggs, but I never thought of adding pulled pork to it. Sounds delicious!
Deborah Wallin says
That looks really good!
alicia k (Petite Pilates Pixie) says
a great way to add some kick to normal eggs!
Cheryl F. says
My favorite weekend breakfast is sausage gravy and biscuits.
HilLesha says
That looks fantastic!
Jennifer @ My Sweet Sanity says
Yum those look good! My favorite brunch food is fresh, warm croissants with a mimosa.
Theresa says
Mmmm this looks so yummy!
Lisa Brown says
absolutely mouthwatering!
Mally says
Your blog makes me hungry! I’m glad you don’t blog about men. lol
Naomi says
nom nom nom…
Betsy Barnes says
My favorite weekend breakfast is french toast, especially during the winter 🙂
Sandra (at) Coasahmom (dot) com says
Wow! That looks really good , and it would be very easy to make in the am for DS before school.
Jennifer H says
Interesting combination Liz! I love carbs in the morning. Eggs are an occasional selection for me though.
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
As simple as it sounds I love cereal and eat it just about every day.
Dana Rodriguez says
That looks delicious!I think I will make that tomorrow instead of our normal bacon and eggs
Mumseword says
wooo that looks like a very filling breakfast! yumms!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
I’ve never thought of putting scrambled eggs in my carnitas. So going to try this. Thanks for sharing.
Katy M says
Yum! I LOVE carnitas and know my family will love this recipe! I look for pork tenderloin roasts, too. Aren’t they the best? I have this book asked! Thanks!
Shell Feis says
I don’t eat pork, but this would be AWESOME with chicken too! I am totally making these.
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
We love Migas … I can’t wait for all of my chickens to start laying so we can have more “homegrown” egg dishes.
Rachel says
My dad would have loved this. He used to take any left over Mexican food and have it for breakfast topped with eggs. He’d call it Huevos Whateveros.
Man, I miss him.
Self Sagacity says
I didn’t know we needed permission to fatten up our ingredients, lol. It looks delicious and I would love to taste one right now. 🙂
Jenn- The Rebel Chick says
Oh goodness, meat and eggs….delicious! Donuts, I love homemade donuts. Nutella donuts with some hazelnut coffee and I am set.
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says
I love carnitas and eggs but have never thought to try them together. Genius!
Amber K says
O wow I can only imagine waking up to these! I may have to treat the family one morning.
Alissa Apel says
These do sound really good! My husband loves breakfasts like the one above.
I like protein bites, or banana chocolate chip whole wheat waffles.
Terry (My Journey With Candida) says
Yum… I bet that pulled pork just melted in your mouth.
Barrie says
I love this recipe! It looks delish and sounds easy! It is a great way for pork loin leftovers, which I make often in the crockpot! Thanks for a great idea 🙂
robyn says
oh yum! That looks delish! (maybe breakfast tomorrow)
Kathleen says
I have made carnitas before, but never with scrambled eggs. What a yummy breakfast alternative!
Stefanie says
My fave has to be French Toast.
Courtney says
Matzo brie is my absolute favorite! I’ve never tried carnitas!! Now I want some coffee it’s freezing here so a cup would be great about now 🙂
Mellisa says
These look amazing! I love making breakfast on Saturday mornings and usually make breakfast burritos.
Jenn says
These look like a great way to start any day! A good mix of carbs and protein. Much healthier than the cinnamon rolls we like to eat on the weekends.
Joanna Jenkins says
This looks delicious! I’d have never thought of using pulled pork with scrambled eggs but I’ll try it the next time I make pork. Thanks for the idea.
Happy weekend, jj
LyndaS says
Those look soooo good. I like either a good eggy breakfast casserole or a good coffee cake to go along with my mornin’ cup of Joe.
Betty Manousos says
i re-write:
i am a huge fan of eggs! my go-to lunch or breskfast, because what’s better than eggs!
this looks yummy! i will certainly make it!
have a lovely weekend, my dearest!
xx
p.s. will you please delete my previous comment?
Betty Manousos says
i am a huge fan of eggs! my go-to lunch or breskfast, because what’s better than eggs!
this looks yummy! i am certainly make it!
have a lovely weekend, my dearest!
xx
Robin O says
When I saw the Scrambled eggs Carnitas title I didn’t know what it was, but this is a great idea. Brunch rocks! I like making egg dishes, such as quiche, for brunch. And coffee is essential!
Kiersten @ OMV says
I love a good savory breakfast on the weekends! I’d have to say my most favorite thing to eat is hashbrowns with lots of ketchup. 🙂
Marysa says
Sounds great.. love cilantro!
Danielle says
This is one of my favorite breakfasts! Whenever I make carnitas I look forward to the breakfast burritos I’ll make the next morning.
Ms. A says
Crock pot, YES… I can do that! I can even do eggs. That makes this one totally doable for me.
rochelle haynes says
love to try this
Jennifer says
Yum – those looks delicious!!
Jenny says
I love eggs. Don’t eat grains or pork, but love eggs! 🙂
BusyWorkingMama says
Ooo…I like, I like! I make pulled pork or chicken often but haven’t incorporated it with my breakfast recipes yet. Yum!
Yona says
That’s looks like something I would eat! My brunch indulgence is French Toast and bacon…for me, it’s a pain to pain right the way I like it, so if I’m patient – it’s a real treat.
Marcie W. says
YUM! I absolutely love Carnitas! They’re one of my favorite Mexican dishes and there was even a point I ordered them at every Mexican restaurant in search of my absolute favorite.
Lisa @ Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy says
I need to stop reading blogs when I’m hungry. these looks so yummy!! (but now I am STARVING!)
Deborah Pucci says
That looks delicious!
Jen-Eighty MPH Mom says
Mmmmm this looks fantastic – I definitely want to try this!
Becca @ Mama B says
Looks delish!
My favorite weekend breakfast is waffles. MMMM!
Busy Bee Suz says
This looks delish!!! My favorite weekend breakfast is one that someone else cooks for me. 🙂 No doubt.
XO
Allyson Bossie says
We like making Paleo pancakes a lot. we don’t necessarily follow a paleo diet, but my daughter is allergic to wheat, so that’s an easy way to eliminate it in a favorite!
Ally says
I love mixing leftovers with eggs! Especially Mexican or Asian food leftovers. The carnitas looks DELICIOUS!
noelle d says
now that makes me want to have breakfast for lunch 🙂
i normally just eat a bite of whatever broxton is having..
Patty says
I’m sorry but I’m not seeing this for breakfast. My tummy does not like food in the AM. In fact it doesn’t want to think about food until about noonish and then it only wants something mild. (Damn headache). I guess I am boring.
Stephanie says
Im normally not a fan of breakfast, but these look SO delicious! I need to make these very soon!
brian miller says
missing breakfast this morning was a mistake…
esp after reading this…
Roxy says
omg that looks dellicous! My favorite weekend meal is an egg and cheese sandwich made by my husband