Carnitas Burrito Recipe
Recipe information
Make Carnitas Burrito in just 2h 30m. Morsels of seasoned lean pork marinated with savory herbs and spices and onions. Braised until tender and stuffed into a flour tortilla and covered with green chili sauce and melted cheese. Served with sour cream topping.
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Ingredients
Carnitas and Filling
Cooking Instructions
1. Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, mix together cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and lime juice to create the marinade.
2. Marinate the Pork
Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and mix with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
3. Cook the Pork
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat some oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened. Add marinated pork and sear on all sides.
4. Braise the Pork
Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 2 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
5. Shred the Pork
Remove the pork from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the pot to absorb more flavors.
6. Assemble the Burrito
Take a large flour tortilla, fill it with the shredded carnitas, and top with green chili sauce and shredded cheese.
7. Melt the Cheese
Roll the burrito tightly and place it in a heated skillet until the cheese melts and the tortilla is golden brown.
8. Serve
Serve hot, topped with sour cream and additional green chili sauce if desired.
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