Papas con Carnitas y Huevo Estrellado (Potatoes, Pork and Fried Eggs)
Crisp diced potatoes tossed with golden pork and finished with fried eggs and green salsa.
Made with Salsa verde (cooked tomatillo salsa) and Carnitas (slow cooked pork). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.19 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes until just tender. Drain and steam dry for 2 minutes.
5 min - 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Fry the potatoes for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden.
10 min - 3
Add the onion and carnitas (see the base recipe) and cook for 4 minutes, until the pork is steaming hot all the way through.
4 min - 4
In a second pan, heat the remaining oil and fry the eggs until the whites are set, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5
Divide the potato mixture between plates and top each with an egg. Spoon over the salsa verde (see the base recipe) and add avocado and coriander.
Tips
- Par-boil the potatoes first. It gives a fluffy centre and a crisp crust.
- Do not stir constantly. Let the potatoes sit for a few minutes to brown.
- Make sure the eggs are cooked through for children or anyone vulnerable.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten fresh. The potato and pork mixture keeps in the fridge for 2 days and reheats in a hot frying pan until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I make it without eggs?
Yes. The potatoes and pork are filling alone, and avocado adds richness.
What potatoes work best?
Waxy varieties such as Charlotte or Maris Peer hold their shape. Floury potatoes break up.
Is it spicy?
Only as spicy as your salsa verde, so add or leave out chillies in that base recipe to suit your family.
More made with salsa verde (cooked tomatillo salsa)
Huevos Divorciados con Arroz Rojo (Divorced Eggs with Red and Green Salsa)
GFNFGringas de Carnitas (Flour Tortilla Pork and Cheese Quesadillas)
EFNFHPTacos de Chicharron en Salsa Verde (Crackling in Green Salsa Tacos)
DFEFNFSopes de Chorizo (Thick Masa Cups with Chorizo)
GFEFNFSee every dish made with salsa verde (cooked tomatillo salsa)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.