Pork Burritos, Stovetop or Slow Cooker Recipe

Name: Pork Burritos, Stovetop or Slow Cooker
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 pound lean boneless pork butt (or shoulder, trim/cut in 1-inch chunks); 1 1/2 cups water; 4 large dried red chiles (New Mex or California OR 3 tablespoons ground mild red chile or chili powder*); 1 clove garlic (minced or pressed); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 4 to 6 flour tortillas (8 to 10-inch); Garnish: sour cream; Garnish: shredded cheese; Garnish: chopped tomato; Garnish: shredded lettuce; Garnish: guacamole

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 2 hrs

Total: 2 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 4 to 6 servings

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This easy pork burrito mixture can be cooked on the stovetop or in the slow cooker. Lean boneless pork shoulder or butt is perfect for these burritos. The pork is cooked until it's very tender and then seasonings are added.

Spread some refried beans on the tortillas before you add the pork. Serve the burritos with cheddar or pepper jack cheese, sour cream, shredded lettuce, and chopped tomatoes or salsa. Or use your favorite toppings.

See the tips and variations for freezing instructions.

1 pound lean boneless pork butt, cut in 1-inch chunks
1 1/2 cups water
4 large dried red chiles, such as New Mexican or 3 tablespoons ground mild chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
4 to 6 medium flour tortillas
Sour cream, for garnish
Shredded cheese, for garnish
Coarsely chopped tomatoes, for garnish
Shredded lettuce, for garnish
Guacamole, for garnish

Stovetop Instructions

Place pork in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat and the add water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour. Meat should be very tender. Skim off excess fat but leave the liquids.
Remove stems and seeds from the dried chiles; break up and process in a blender or food processor until finely ground. Add to pork along with garlic, salt, oregano, and vinegar. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens, about 35 to 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, wrap tortillas in foil and heat in a 350 F (180 C/Gas 4) oven for about 15 minutes, or until warm. Or wrap in plastic wrap and microwave on high for about 30 seconds.
To serve, spoon pork filling down the center of each tortilla and add garnishes as desired. Fold the ends over the pork and roll up, tucking the ends in, encasing the filling. Or roll the tortilla without tucking the ends in. Learn how to fold a burrito.

Slow Cooker Instructions

Put the chunks of pork shoulder into the slow cooker with 1/2 cup of water. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.
Drain and discard all but 3 to 4 tablespoons of the liquids. Add the ground chile or chili powder, garlic, salt, oregano, and vinegar (see above).
Cover and cook on high for about 2 hours, or on low for 3 to 5 hours.
Proceed with the assembly instructions for burritos.
*If you use chili powder, add about 2 tablespoons. Mix well and taste; add more, if needed.

Tips and Variations

Spread tortillas with a tablespoon or two of refried beans before you add the pork. Roll up and serve with toppings.
Make Ahead Tip: Assemble the burritos with pork and refried beans, if desired. Top with some cheese and/or salsa and then roll up, enclosing the pork mixture completely. Place the burritos on a baking sheet and freeze. Wrap each frozen burrito in foil and then place them in a freezer bag. To reheat, remove the foil and wrap the burrito in a dampened paper towel. Microwave on high for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the burrito is thoroughly heated. Serve with toppings, as desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
624	Calories
34g	Fat
48g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	624
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34g	44%
Saturated Fat 14g	71%
Cholesterol 106mg	35%
Sodium 857mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 48g	18%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 30g
Vitamin C 16mg	80%
Calcium 241mg	19%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 705mg	15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.