Burrito De Carnitas Recipe
Make Burrito De Carnitas Recipe in just 9h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Carnitas
Burrito Assembly
Method
Cooking Carnitas
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and season with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a slow cooker, combine the seasoned pork, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, bay leaves, and water.
- 3
Cook the Pork
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- 4
Shred the Pork
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- 5
Crisp the Carnitas
For extra crispy carnitas, place the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the edges are crispy.
Assembling the Burrito
- 6
Warm the Tortillas
Warm the flour tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable.
- 7
Spread Refried Beans
On each tortilla, spread 1/4 cup of refried beans in the center.
- 8
Add Carnitas
Add a generous portion of the shredded carnitas on top of the refried beans.
- 9
Top with Cheese and Extras
Sprinkle shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeños over the carnitas.
- 10
Add Sour Cream and Salsa
Drizzle sour cream and add salsa to taste.
- 11
Wrap the Burrito
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly from the bottom to the top.
- 12
Serve
Cut the burrito in half and serve with extra salsa on the side.