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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IT'S HANA
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks amazing!
Abdul wahab Wahab
[email protected]I made these carnitas in my slow cooker and they turned out perfect. So easy and convenient!
KIRAH BUGG
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe with tofu instead of pork. It was delicious!
Nirvik sapkota
[email protected]I'm allergic to pork, so I made this recipe with chicken instead. It was still really good!
Spader RBLX
[email protected]This recipe is way too complicated. I'm not a professional chef and I don't have time for this.
Chaminda Perera
[email protected]These carnitas were dry and overcooked. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
R N Y
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Marissa Gilbert
[email protected]These carnitas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I'll probably reduce the amount of chili powder next time.
Marisa A.bentos
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Tex-Mex food, but these carnitas were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again.
sayim 9852
[email protected]I made these carnitas for my family and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Zera Biruk
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer. I used to think carnitas were too difficult to make at home, but this recipe proved me wrong.
Debbie Antley
[email protected]I've tried a few different carnitas recipes and this one is by far the best. The meat is so tender and the flavors are incredible.
Ahmer Nazir
[email protected]These carnitas were delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.
Afro Derry
[email protected]I love this recipe! The carnitas are always so flavorful and moist. I usually serve them with tacos, but they're also great on nachos or burritos.
Elizabeth Okala
[email protected]This was my first time making carnitas and they came out perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and they were amazing.
Davionte Washington
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The carnitas are so tender and juicy.
Ethan Jordan
[email protected]5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. I made it for a party and it was a huge hit.
Deanna Michael
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe and the carnitas turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Maliha Ji
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The carnitas were fall-apart tender and the flavors were amazing. I served them with rice, beans, and avocado slices, and everyone loved it.