Carnitas – Joyanne Sloan

  • 3 lbs boneless pork roast
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1-1/2 cup beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chili peppers or 1 – 7 oz. can
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin plus 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups sour cream – low fat
  • 5 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, divided or 1/2 pepper jack & half cheddar
  • 1 cup oil for frying
  • 30 corn tortillas

Place roast in a large saucepan that has a tight fitting lid. Pour in water, cover, and simmer on low for 30 minutes increase heat to medium/high, and brown the roast on all sides.

Once the water has boiled away, pour in the bee broth, vinegar, chili powder and 1 tablespoon of cumin. Cover tightly and reduce heat to low simmer for 2 hours or until the beef falls apart when you try to pick it up.

Shred the beef, using 2 forks or your fingers. Place shredded beef back into the saucepan with all the juices. and let cool to room temperature.

In a large skillet, sauté the onion until just soft, not browned. Mix in flour and green chilies. Stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook the flour taste out. Stir in sour cream and 2 cups of Monterey Jack cheese, Cook on low for 10 minutes, stirring often, until the cheese is all melted and milled. Set aside and let cool

In a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil. Using tongs dip the tortillas, one a time, into the oil for 30 seconds each side. Drain on paper towels.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spread 1 tablespoons of sour cream mixture down the center of the tortilla. Top with about the same amount of pork. Roll up and place seam side down in one of two 8 x 11 inch baking dish. Repeat for each tortilla. Continue until you are out of filling.

Sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese.

Bake in a pre-heated oven for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.

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