Carnitas Burritos

Ingredients

• ½ pound of shredded pork (Use meat from the Roast Pork in the Crock Pot for this.)
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 russet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 carrot, shredded
• ½ onion, chopped fine
• 1 can of diced green chiles, or one large roasted and peeled relleno chile, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 4 burrito size tortillas, any flavor you like
• Sour cream, salsa, grated cheese, and chopped cilantro

Preparation
Cook the pork in the oil until it browns. Remove from the pan.
Cook the vegetables in the oil until they are tender.
Return the pork to the pan and add the green chiles and spices. Cook another 5 minutes.
Warm the tortillas for a few seconds in the microwave, or on a low flame of a gas stove.
Place a spoonful of meat filling in the center of a tortilla and roll up.
Top with sour cream, salsa, cheese, and cilantro.
This may be served with rice or beans on the side.

Wine Pairing
The perfect wine pairing for this dinner is a California Viognier.

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Carnitas Burritos Dinner

Carnitas Burritos
Refried Beans
Spanish Rice
Shredded Salad Toppings

The trick to making tender carnitas is to cook is slowly all day.


Ingredients:

• 3-4 pounds of pork carnitas or small pork roast
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 clove chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• ½ teaspoon of pepper
• 1 teaspoon of chili powder
• 4 whole fresh green chilis
• Burrito sized tortillas
• 1 can of refried beans (or make your own if you have time)
• 1 cup of rice
• 1 can of Rotel tomatoes (or plain diced tomatoes if you prefer less spicy)

Toppings:

• Shredded iceberg lettuce
• Chopped tomatoes
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Diced avocado
• Sour cream or homemade yogurt

In the morning:

1. Place the pork, the chopped onion, and chopped garlic in the crockpot. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
2. Place the whole fresh green chilis on top. Do not cut them open.
3. Cook on LOW 8 hours.

30 minutes before dinner:

1. Bring one cup of water and 1 can of Rotel tomatoes to a boil in a saucepan. Add 1 cup of rice. Lower heat to simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
2. Take the pork out of the crockpot and place the chilis to the side on a plate.
3. Shred the pork with a knife and fork. Cover and keep warm.
4. Warm the refried beans in the microwave.
5. Set the table.
6. Place the toppings and tortillas on the table.
7. Allow everyone to make their own burritos with the ingredients of their choice.