Pulled Pork Burritos

Slow-cooked pulled pork, tangy barbecue sauce, and crunchy veggies all wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla – what’s not to love?

These pulled pork burritos are the perfect blend of flavors and textures, making for a satisfying and delicious meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless pork shoulder
• 2 cups barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 5 large flour tortillas
• 5 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups diced avocado
• 1 cup diced red onion
• 1 cup diced bell pepper
• 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• Sour cream, for serving
• Salsa, for serving

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Season the pork shoulder with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

Place the pork in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot and cover with a lid.

Roast the pork for 6-8 hours, or until it’s tender and easily shreds with a fork. While the pork is cooking, prepare your toppings.

Chop the cilantro, and set it aside.

Dice the tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and bell pepper, and store them in separate containers. After the pork is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.

Stir in the barbecue sauce until the pork is well coated. Warm the flour tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.

Assemble the burritos by spooning the pulled pork onto the center of a tortilla, followed by a spoonful of shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and bell pepper.

Top with shredded pepper jack cheese. Serve the burritos with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Notes

For tender pulled pork, make sure to cook the pork shoulder low and slow – 6-8 hours is key! If you’re short on time, you can also use a slow cooker.

Don’t overmix the pork when shredding it with the barbecue sauce – you want to maintain that tender texture.

Prepare your toppings ahead of time to make assembly a breeze.

You can even prep them a day in advance if you’re short on time.

Warm those tortillas to make them more pliable and easier to roll.

You can also grill them for a few seconds on each side for added flavor.

Feel free to customize your burritos to your heart’s content – add other toppings like diced jalapeños, sour cream, or cilantro to make it your own.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Simply reheat the pork and assemble the burritos when you’re ready.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 740
• Total Fat: 34g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sodium: 850mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 64g
• Dietary Fiber: 8g
• Sugars: 10g
• Protein: 35g