Best 7 Sweet Pork Enchiladas Recipes

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Craving a tantalizing and flavorful meal? Look no further than the delectable "Sweet Pork Enchiladas"! This culinary delight offers a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors, promising an unforgettable taste experience. With tender, slow-cooked pork enveloped in a luscious sweet sauce, these enchiladas are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Paired with a variety of fresh and aromatic ingredients, including gooey cheese, zesty salsa, and fragrant cilantro, this dish is a symphony of textures and flavors. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and uncover the secrets behind crafting the perfect "Sweet Pork Enchiladas".

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST PORK ENCHILADAS



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Enchiladas from the Mexican state of Oaxaca are made with a red chile sauce. Ours has raisins to pull the fruit flavors from the ancho chiles and add a touch of sweetness. The pork is braised with aromatics and seasonings that turns into a deeply flavored blended sauce. Frying the tortillas a bit before rolling them gives them a durability that is important when assembling the dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 red onion, sliced into thin rings
1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1 cup vegetable oil
One 1-pound piece boneless pork shoulder
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 ounces ancho chiles (about 9 chiles), stemmed and seeded (see Cook's Note)
2 ounces pasilla chiles (about 8 chiles), stemmed and seeded (see Cook's Note)
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup raisins
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Eight 6-inch corn tortillas
8 ounces quesillo or whole milk mozzarella, grated (see Cook's Note)
Lime wedges, for squeezing

Steps:

  • Rinse the red onion in cold water, breaking up the rings and removing any white membrane between the layers. Drain well. Toss the red onions, vinegar, 1 1/2 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt and the sugar in a medium bowl until the sugar and salt dissolve. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature until ready to serve.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook the pork, turning once, until golden brown on two sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the yellow onions to the same pot, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato paste, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring occasionally, until the paste is brick red and the mixture is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the ancho and pasilla chiles, bay leaves, raisins, broth and 1 tablespoon salt. Return the pork and any accumulated juices to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover and simmer until the pork is falling apart and easily shreds, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Remove the bay leaves and discard. Transfer the pork to a medium bowl. Reserve the cooking liquid.
  • Let the hot cooking liquid cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth. Pour the sauce into a medium bowl and repeat with any remaining cooking liquid. Season with salt.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of the chile sauce over the pork. Use a potato masher to smash the pork into the sauce; it should fall apart completely. Remove any remaining large pieces of fat and discard. Stir to combine and season with salt if necessary.
  • Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.
  • Heat the remaining 1 cup oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until it bubbles immediately when the edge of a tortilla touches the surface. Working one at a time, fry the tortillas until just starting to brown and crisp, about 10 seconds per side (they should still be somewhat pliable). Drain on paper towels.
  • Dip both sides of each tortilla in the chile sauce just to coat and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Spread 1/2 cup of the chile sauce in a 6-inch strip down the center of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup shredded pork across the center of a tortilla. Fold one side over the filling, then roll up the tortilla. Place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with more sauce and remaining tortillas (the enchiladas should be nestled right up against each other in the pan). Top with any remaining sauce in your bowl or leftover on the baking sheet. Cover tightly with foil and bake until the sauce bubbles, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the foil, top with the cheese and bake until the cheese is melted but not brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes.
  • Top the enchiladas with the pickled red onions. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.

PORK ENCHILADAS



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One of my favorite ways to use up leftover pork.

Provided by STEPHZ2003

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups shredded cooked pork
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup reduced fat sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
6 (7 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine cooked pork, enchilada sauce, onion powder, 1/2 cup sour cream, green chilies, and one cup of the shredded cheese in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together tomato soup, remaining 1/2 cup sour cream, garlic powder, and cumin.
  • Pour a thin layer of the tomato soup mixture into a 9x13 baking dish. Spread pork mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll tortillas to enclose filling; place seam side down in the baking dish. Pour the remaining soup mixture over the filled tortillas. Top with the remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 105.5 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 1246.8 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

SWEET PORK ENCHILADAS



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A nice change to standard enchiladas. Pulled pork is blended with green chile sauce, brown sugar, and cilantro. Fabo!!

Provided by HAPIEMOMOF2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 4h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast
water as needed
1 pinch garlic salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 (14 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce, divided
½ cup brown sugar
1 (15 ounce) package flour tortillas
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup chopped cilantro, or to taste
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Place pork in a slow cooker with enough water to cover bottom by 2 inches. Season pork with garlic salt and pepper.
  • Cook on High for 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Transfer pork to a bowl and shred meat with 2 forks. Mix 1 can enchilada sauce and brown sugar into pork. Pour half the remaining can of sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup pork mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with black beans and cilantro. Roll tortillas around filling and arrange in prepared baking dish, seam sides down. Pour remaining half can enchilada sauce over tortillas and cover with Monterey Jack cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 635.4 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

PORK ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN SAUCE



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A citrusy, garlicky tomatillo sauce infuses pork tenderloin with bold flavor. You can also skip the pork and use the sauce as a salsa.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 pounds tomatillos (husks removed), washed and coarsely chopped
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
12 corn tortillas (6-inch)
2 cups coarsely grated white cheddar (8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place pork on a rimmed baking sheet; rub with cumin, and season with salt and pepper. Roast, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of pork registers 145 degrees, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes; cut into 4 chunks. Using two forks, shred pork; transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium; add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften, 4 to 6 minutes. Add tomatillos and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer; cook until tomatillos are soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Transfer to a food processor, and blend until smooth; season sauce with salt and pepper. Add 1 cup sauce and corn to pork; mix to combine. Transfer remaining sauce to a shallow bowl.
  • Wrap stacked tortillas in damp paper towels; microwave on high for 1 minute to soften. Working with one tortilla at a time, dip in sauce, place on a work surface, and fill with 1/4 cup pork mixture and 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up, and arrange, seam side down, in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and cheese; cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake until sauce is bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove foil, and continue to bake until cheese is browned, about 15 minutes. Let enchiladas cool in dish for 10 minutes, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 31 g

PORK & CHORIZO ENCHILADAS



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This Mexican one-pot dish is a delicious and easy, make-ahead family meal - serve half and freeze the rest for another day

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tbsp olive oil
2 large onions , halved and thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves , chopped
1 tbsp ground cumin
2 heaped tbsp smoked paprika
2 tsp cinnamon
2 red chillies , halved, deseeded and sliced
500g pack pork mince
2 x 200g packs cooking chorizo sausages, removed from their skins
680g bottle passata
1 pork or chicken stock cube
2 red and 2 green peppers , deseeded, quartered and sliced
2 x 400g cans borlotti beans , drained
30g pack coriander , chopped
500g tub fromage frais (not fat-free)
1 large egg
2 packs of 8 soft corn tortillas
140g mature cheddar , grated
green salad , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large, deep pan and fry the onions and garlic for about 10 mins. Add the spices and half the chilli, and cook for 1 min more. Tip in the pork and chorizo, turn up the heat and fry the meat, stirring and breaking it down until it changes colour. Pour in the passata and 300ml water, then crumble in the stock cube. Pile in the peppers, stir, cover and simmer over a low heat for 30 mins until the meat and peppers are tender. Stir in the beans and two-thirds of the coriander.
  • Meanwhile, tip the fromage frais (with any liquid in the tub) into a bowl, and beat in the egg, remaining coriander and seasoning. Get out 2 ovenproof and freezer-proof dishes.
  • Spoon the meat onto the centre of the tortillas, roll up and arrange 8 in each dish. Spoon half of the fromage frais mixture on top and smooth it to cover the tortillas. Scatter each with half the cheese and remaining chillies. If eating now, heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5 and bake for 25 mins until golden, then serve. If freezing, when cold cover with cling film and foil. Will keep for 3 months. To serve, thaw in the fridge and reheat uncovered as above, adding an extra 15 mins to the time, checking that it is hot all the way through. You can also bake from frozen. Put the dish (covered with fresh foil) on a baking tray in the oven, then heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and bake for 2 hrs. Don't put the frozen dish in a preheated oven as it might crack - it's better to let it heat slowly. Remove the foil and bake for 20 mins more. Serve with a green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 812 calories, Fat 41 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 60 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 46 grams protein, Sodium 3.2 milligram of sodium

QUESO PORK ENCHILADAS



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My husband took these restaurant-style enchiladas to work, and now the guys always ask for them. They're rich and spicy, and you can prepare them with cooked chicken or beef, too. -Anna Rodriguez, Bethpage, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 jar (15-1/2 ounces) salsa con queso dip, divided
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
4 cups cubed cooked boneless country-style pork ribs (from 2 pounds boneless ribs)
12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
2-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine 3/4 cup queso dip, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, green chilies, water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes., Spread 2/3 cup sauce mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Stir pork into remaining sauce mixture. Place 1/3 cup pork mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in prepared dish. Combine remaining queso dip and enchilada sauce; pour over enchiladas., Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with lettuce and tomatoes if desired. Freeze option: Sprinkle remaining cheese over unbaked casserole. Cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 705 calories, Fat 41g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 1951mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 45g protein.

SWEET N SAVORY ENCHILADAS



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Whenever my husband has a potluck at the office, he signs me up to bring these saucy enchiladas. After preparing these many times, I finally enlisted him to help make them.-GaleLynn Peterson, Long Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 12 enchiladas.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 pounds ground beef
1 pound bulk pork sausage
12 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
3/4 cup shredded Colby cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the tomatoes, onions, garlic and seasonings. Cover and process until blended. Transfer to a saucepan. Add oil. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat. Gradually add a small amount of hot tomato mixture to cream, stirring constantly. Return all to pan; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in 2/3 cup of the tomato cream sauce. Spoon meat mixture onto tortillas. Roll up and place seam side down in a baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over enchilada., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 30g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 839mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes and tomatillos. If they're not in season, you can use canned tomatoes and tomatillos, but be sure to drain them well.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of meat. Pork shoulder is a classic choice, but you can also use chicken, beef, or even shrimp.
  • Be sure to use a good quality enchilada sauce. You can make your own, or you can buy it from the store. If you're buying it, look for a sauce that is thick and flavorful.
  • Don't overfill the enchiladas. They should be just full enough to be able to roll them up without them falling apart.
  • Bake the enchiladas until they are hot and bubbly. This usually takes about 20 minutes.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings. Some popular choices include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

Sweet pork enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or they can be dressed up for a special occasion. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a sweet pork enchilada recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give sweet pork enchiladas a try!

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