TEX-MEX CARNITAS
From Tastes & Tales From Texas... with love by Peg Hein, c. 1984. This dish of shredded pork wrapped in flour tortillas is a slightly different and delicious version of an enchilada.
Provided by NELady
Categories Pork
Time 5h10m
Yield 6-8 , 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook pork roast 3 hours at 325*. Cool. Shred meat, discarding any fat. Place shredded meat, taco seasoning, water and green chilies in a large saucepan and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, steam tortillas to soften. Place a generous portion of shredded pork mixture on each tortilla and fold over. May be served with refried beans, guacamole, shredded lettus, shredded cheese, sour cream, Pico de Gallo, picante sauce, or any other garnish of your choice.
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Angel Rodriguez
[email protected]These carnitas are so versatile. I've used them in tacos, burritos, and even nachos. They're always delicious.
ari farsad
[email protected]I love how crispy these carnitas get. I always cook them for a little longer than the recipe says so that they get really nice and crispy.
Md Alom kha
[email protected]These carnitas are my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They're always a hit with my family.
Dilwash Khan
[email protected]I've made these carnitas several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Aj Ariful
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, but I made these carnitas with tofu and they were delicious! I highly recommend this recipe to vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
Ezenwa Onyinye
[email protected]These carnitas were pretty good, but I think they could have used more flavor. I might add some more spices next time.
Jenisha Thakuri
[email protected]I thought these carnitas were just okay. I've had better.
Muhammet Haliloğlu
[email protected]These carnitas were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less chili powder next time.
M zarar Ulhaq
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my carnitas turned out dry. I think I might have overcooked them.
kemisola abigael sunday
[email protected]These carnitas are perfect for a crowd. I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes.
PREM BHANDARI
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with pork shoulder, pork loin, and even chicken. It always turns out great.
Muhammad Muhammad taqi
[email protected]These carnitas were easy to make and turned out great. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole.
balluck roopesh
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pork, but these carnitas were delicious. The meat was so juicy and flavorful.
Sufian Ahmed
[email protected]I made these carnitas for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Hemal Islam
[email protected]These carnitas were amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the spices were perfect. I will definitely be making these again.