Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBenjo's TacosPork Birria Bowl Recipe

Pork Birria Bowl Recipe

Inspired by Benjo's Tacos
Time2h
Serves4

Your choice of protein on a bed of birria rice and honey lime slaw. Topped with a scoop of street corn, pickled red onions and tortilla strips. Finished with a dust of cheese and a drizzle of lime crema.

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Ingredients

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Protein

Birria Rice

Honey Lime Slaw

Method

Prepare the Pork

  1. 1

    Cook the Pork

    In a large pot, add the pork shoulder, birria spice mix, salt, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds.

  2. 2

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the pot, and shred it using two forks. Reserve the broth for later use.

Cook the Rice

  1. 3

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a medium saucepan, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant and translucent.

  2. 4

    Cook the Rice

    Add the rice to the saucepan, stirring to coat. Then add the chicken broth and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.

  3. 5

    Finish the Rice

    Once the rice is done, stir in the chopped cilantro and season with salt to taste.

Make the Honey Lime Slaw

  1. 6

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Shred the cabbage and grate the carrot. Place them in a mixing bowl.

  2. 7

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, and salt until well combined.

  3. 8

    Combine Slaw

    Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot. Toss until everything is evenly coated. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to meld the flavors.

Assemble the Bowl

  1. 9

    Layer the Ingredients

    In a serving bowl, start with a generous scoop of birria rice as the base. Top with shredded pork, then add street corn, honey lime slaw, pickled red onions, and tortilla strips.

  2. 10

    Finish the Bowl

    Sprinkle cheese over the top and drizzle with lime crema. Serve immediately.

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