Colorado Recipe
Pork in Red Pepper Sauce burrito. Burrito de Asado de Puerco en Chile Colorado.
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Ingredients
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Burrito Filling
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
In a large pot, add the pork shoulder, season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover, cooking for about 1.5 to 2 hours until the pork is tender and easily shreds.
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- 3
Combine and Simmer
Once the pork is cooked, shred it and return it to the pot. Add the blended red pepper sauce and simmer for an additional 20 minutes to meld the flavors.
- 4
Assemble the Burritos
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet. Spoon the pork mixture onto the tortillas, top with shredded cheese, and add a dollop of sour cream. Roll the tortillas tightly to form burritos.
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Serve
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with additional sour cream on the side.
