Carnitas Burrito Recipe
Slow-cooked pork burrito with rice and beans.
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Ingredients
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Meat
Rice and Beans
Burrito Assembly
Method
Cooking the Pork
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.
- 2
Season the Pork
In a bowl, mix together garlic (minced), cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the pork.
- 3
Slow Cook the Pork
Place the seasoned pork in a slow cooker with chopped onion and lime juice. Cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- 4
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker.
Preparing Rice and Beans
- 5
Cook the Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine white rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18 minutes or until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
- 6
Assembling the Burrito
- 7
Warm the Tortillas
Heat the flour tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
- 8
Build the Burrito
On each tortilla, place a portion of shredded pork, a scoop of rice, a scoop of black beans, a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a bit of salsa.
- 9
Wrap the Burrito
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and then roll it from the bottom up to close the burrito securely.
- 10
Serve
Serve the burritos warm with extra salsa on the side if desired.