Name: Pork Carnitas Burritos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 5 lb pork butt or shoulder; Juice of 1 orange; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 1/2 tbsp adobo seasoning; 1/4 cup oil; 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp smoked paprika; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tbsp mustard; 8 flour tortillas; Pickled red onions, for serving

1

In a small bowl, combine the juice of one orange, juice of one lemon, adobo seasoning, oil, fresh oregano, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.

2

Score the fat cap of the pork butt or shoulder.

3

Place the pork in a baking dish and pour the marinade all over it, rubbing it in. For best results, cover and refrigerate overnight.

4

Preheat oven to 300°F. Bake the pork, covered, for 4-5 hours until tender.

5

Increase the oven temperature to 350°F. Uncover the pork and bake for an additional 30 minutes to crisp up the top.

6

While the pork rests, prepare the sauce by mixing sour cream and mustard in a small bowl.

7

Shred the cooked pork using two forks.

8

Assemble the burritos by placing the shredded pork on a warm flour tortilla. Top with pickled red onions and a dollop of the mustard-sour cream sauce.

9

Roll up the burrito and enjoy immediately.

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