Carnitas Burrito Recipe
Make Carnitas Burrito Recipe in just 8h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Main Ingredients
Burrito Assembly
Method
Pork Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
In a slow cooker, place the pork shoulder and season it with salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano.
- 2
Add Aromatics
Chop the onion and garlic, then add them to the slow cooker along with the bay leaves.
- 3
Add Juices
Pour in the orange juice, lime juice, and water over the pork and aromatics.
- 4
Cook the Pork
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the pork is tender and shreds easily.
Shredding and Serving
- 5
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard any excess fat.
- 6
Crisp the Shredded Pork (Optional)
If desired, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the shredded pork to crisp it up for a few minutes.
- 7
Assemble the Burrito
On a large flour tortilla, spread a layer of refried beans, followed by a generous portion of the carnitas, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and salsa.
- 8
Roll the Burrito
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it tightly from the bottom up to enclose the filling.
- 9
Serve
Cut the burrito in half and serve immediately with additional salsa on the side.