Carnitas Burrito Recipe
Make Carnitas Burrito Recipe in just 8h 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Carnitas
Burrito Assembly
Method
Carnitas Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
- 2
Add Marinade
Pour the orange juice over the pork. Add garlic cloves, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, and water.
- 3
Cook the Pork
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- 4
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- 5
Reduce Sauce
Optional: Strain the liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan and simmer until slightly thickened. This can be used as a sauce for the carnitas.
Burrito Assembly
- 6
Warm Tortillas
Warm the large flour tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable.
- 7
Spread Refried Beans
Spread a layer of refried beans on each tortilla.
- 8
Add Carnitas
Add a generous portion of the shredded carnitas on top of the beans.
- 9
Add Toppings
Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, and chopped cilantro.
- 10
Wrap the Burrito
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and then roll it up from the bottom to create a burrito.
- 11
Serve
Cut the burrito in half, if desired, and serve with additional salsa on the side.