Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMezcal Tequila KitchenCarnitas Burrito Recipe

Carnitas Burrito Recipe

Time2h 30m
Serves4

Pulled pork burrito with rice, beans, and cheese.

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Ingredients

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Meat

Rice and Beans

Method

Preparing the Carnitas

  1. 1

    Season the Pork

    In a bowl, combine salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this mixture all over the pork shoulder.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pork

    Place the seasoned pork shoulder into a slow cooker. Add the orange juice, lime juice, and bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

  3. 3

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Discard any fat and the bay leaves.

Cooking Rice and Beans

  1. 4

    Cook the Rice

    In a saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the long grain rice and salt, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 18 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Black Beans

    In a separate pot, heat the black beans over medium heat. Stir in cumin and salt, and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes.

Assembling the Burritos

  1. 6

    Prepare Tortillas

    Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  2. 7

    Fill the Burritos

    On each tortilla, layer shredded carnitas, cooked rice, black beans, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.

  3. 8

    Roll the Burritos

    Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly from the bottom to the top to form a burrito. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Serve warm and enjoy your delicious carnitas burritos!

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