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Carnitas Burrito
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the pork chunks over medium-high heat.
- Transfer the pork to a slow cooker and add the chopped onion, minced garlic, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and chicken broth.
- Season with salt and pepper, then cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and warm the flour tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side.
- To assemble the burritos, divide the cooked rice, black beans, shredded carnitas, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and cilantro among the tortillas.
- Fold in the sides of the tortillas and roll them up tightly to enclose the filling.
- Serve the carnitas burritos immediately, or wrap them in foil and keep warm in a low oven until ready to serve.
The history of the Carnitas burrito dates back to the Mexican state of Michoacán, where it originated as a traditional dish. Carnitas, which translates to "little meats," are made by slow-cooking pork in lard until tender and crispy. This savory filling is then wrapped in a warm flour tortilla along with rice, beans, salsa, and other flavorful ingredients to create the beloved Carnitas burrito. Chefs in Michoacán take pride in their time-honored methods of preparing the perfect Carnitas, and the dish has since become a staple in Mexican cuisine. Today, some of the best Carnitas burritos can be found in authentic Mexican taquerias across the United States, where the succulent pork and expertly crafted flavors make for a truly unforgettable dining experience. It's essential to get the Carnitas just right, as the slow-cooked, seasoned pork is the star of this dish. For a unique twist, some chefs also prepare Carnitas using alternative methods such as braising or oven-roasting, resulting in equally delicious variations of this classic Mexican favorite.
200 min
4
650 calories
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