Best 5 Pork Taquitos Recipes

PORK TAQUITOS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder and cayenne; cook 1 minute longer. Add the pork, cheese, cilantro, salsa and lime juice. Cook and stir until cheese is melted., Place 2 tablespoons filling over lower third of each tortilla. Roll up tightly. Secure with toothpicks. Place taquitos on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8 minutes. , Cool completely on a wire rack. Discard toothpicks. Place taquitos on a waxed paper-lined 15x10x1-in. baking sheet; freeze until firm. Transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 3 months., To use frozen taquitos: Arrange desired number of taquitos in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with toppings.

SHREDDED PORK TAQUITOS

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil.
• Add the pork and season with salt and pepper.
• Sear the pork until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
• Add the onions and saute until softened, about 2 minutes.
• Add the chopped garlic and tomatoes. Season with more salt and pepper.
• Saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the beef stock and bring the liquid to a boil.
• Cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer until pork is very tender, about 2 hours. (Depending upon cut of meat).
• To make taquitos, find the best quality corn shells you can. I quickly heat mine on an oiled pan, both sides, then lay on a paper lined plate. Add pork in a line, roll as tightly as possible. I stick a toothpick in them to hold. I then deep fry for just a few minutes. All will have to be played with on an individual basis. I know they can also be baked but haven't tried that myself.

SHREDDED PORK TAQUITOS

Steps:

• Shred roast pork (or roast beef or chicken) with fork.
• Add remaining ingredients (except tortillas) and mix together.
• Dip tortillas in warmed oil to soften, then spread a large tablespoon of pork mixture in tortilla and roll up.
• Secure with wooden pick and fry in oil.
• Can be frozen.
• To eat, dip in sour cream and avocado dip.

PORK TAQUITOS

Steps:

• Directions for the Taquitos: Cut the pork in large chunks, and season with the dry rub ensuring that every side is well coated. In a heavy bottom pot add your olive oil and let it get very hot. Add your pork chunks and sear on all side, till golden brown. When done searing. Pour out excess fat and add your tomato juice, lime juice and garlic cloves. Scrape the bottom of pot to release any fond, and bring liquid to a boil. Cover the pot and place in a 350 degree oven for 2 hours. You can test if the pork is ready by using a fork to pick the meat. It should pull easily. If not leave in the oven for a half hour more. When ready let the pork cool in the pot. When cool enough to handle simply shred or pull the pork using two forks right in its own pot sauce. Give the pulled pork a toss to evenly coat it. Add the 4 springs of the fresh chopped cilantro to the pulled pork. To make the Taquitos Place the pull pork at the end of the tortilla, tuck and roll till you have reached the top of the tortilla. It should look like a fat cigar. When done with making all of your Taquitos place them on a wire rack with a pan Underneath. Have your 4 oz of frying oil at a smoky hot point. With a laddle pour over the hot oil over the Taquitos watching the tortilla crisp-up. When done transfer them on a platter. Serve the Taquitos on a platter with a bowl of Pico de Gallo and lime wedges. Directions for Pico de Gallo: In a medium bowl, combine tomato, jalapeno pepper cilantro, green onion and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until evenly distributed. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

PORK TAQUITOS

Steps:

• In a saucepan set over moderate heat oil until hot. Add onion, garlic and salt and pepper and cook mixture, stirring, until translucent. Add tomatoes, paste, broth, chiles, and sugar. Bring sauce to a boil and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. tortillas. In a bowl combine the pork with enough of the sauce to lightly coat. Divide the filling among tortillas, top with the garnishes and roll up.
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