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    Pork Carnitas Enchiladas

    Published: Sep 18, 2021 · Modified: Feb 17, 2023 by Megan

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    Shredded Pork Enchiladas in a baking dish with cheese on top.

    Don't let the name fool you. These Pork Carnitas Enchiladas are pretty easy to make. The trick is cooking the pork in a slow cooker. It's easy, and the meat comes out moist and flavorful.

    Shredded Pork Enchiladas in a baking dish with cheese on top. this recipe

    This meal looks look like you put a ton of time and effort into dinner… when I really didn't 😉

    These pork carnitas enchiladas are an easy win. You cook the pork in a crockpot with onion, jalapenos, garlic, orange juice, and a few spices. It's simple, and the meat comes out flavorful.

    Then you roll up your shredded pork in a tortilla with a little bit of cheese, place it in a baking dish, and top it with your favorite enchilada sauce and, of course, more cheese.

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🥗 How to make Carnitas
    • 🔪 How to Make Pork Carnitas Enchiladas
    • 🧀 Substitutions
    • 🥡 How to Store
    • 🥗 Sides
    • 🙋‍♀️ FAQ
    • 👩‍🍳Tips
    • ❤ Recipe
    • More Carnitas Recipes

    🥘 Ingredients

    Shredded Pork Enchiladas in a baking dish with cheese on top.

    Shredded Carnitas: I have two ways to make carnitas, in a dutch oven and in a slow cooker. I included the recipe for the slow cooker carnitas in the recipe card below.

    Enchilada Sauce: You will need about 15oz of enchilada sauce. My favorite sauce is Siete Red Enchilada Sauce.

    Flour Tortillas: You will need 8 6-inch flour tortillas or 10 6-inch corn tortillas. Flour tortillas can hold more meat without breaking.

    Cheese: I like to use a Mexican cheese blend that includes monterey jack, queso, asadero, and cheddar.

    🥗 How to make Carnitas

     I have two recipes for making carnitas:

    Dutch Oven: It takes about 3 hours. Add all the ingredients to a Dutch oven, then bake in the oven for a couple of hours. You can then crisp the carnitas in a skillet.

    Slow Cooker: (the recipe in the recipe card below) This takes 4-8 hours. You add all the ingredients into a slow cooker, then once the meat is done, broil it in the oven until it gets crispy.

    🔪 How to Make Pork Carnitas Enchiladas

    Pork carnitas ingredients in a slow cooker.

    1. Prep: Heat oven to 375°F. Spray a 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Spread ½ cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.

    2. Fill the Tortillas: Using a slotted spoon, place about ⅓ cup of carnitas down the center of a tortilla. Add 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese. Roll tortillas tightly, and place seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the other tortillas.

    3. Top the Enchiladas: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

    4. Bake: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

    🧀 Substitutions

    Cheese: I used a Mexican cheese blend, but you can use straight-up Monterey jack cheese, pepper jack cheese, mild cheddar cheese, or queso blanco.

    Tortillas: You can substitute corn tortillas for flour tortillas.

    Sauces: You can use green enchiladas sauce instead of red.

    🥡 How to Store

    Let any leftovers cool completely, then cover the pan tightly with foil. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

    🥗 Sides

    • Spanish Rice
    • Beans
    • Guacamole and chips
    • Elote

    🙋‍♀️ FAQ

    Are enchiladas better with corn or flour tortillas?

    Corn tortillas are more traditional and more flavorful than flour tortillas, but flour tortillas stay in tack better and absorb the flavors of the meat and enchilada sauce better. It's up to you to decide which one to use. I go back and forth all the time.

    👩‍🍳Tips

    This recipe calls for orange juice. I like using store-bought orange juice (like Simply Orange). Fresh orange juice from oranges will taste better, but oranges aren't quite in season yet.

    I've tried out a few enchilada sauces, and my favorite is Siete's Red Enchilada Sauce. It's a little spicier, so if your sensitive, don't go for it, but it's so good. The thick and creamy sauce pairs perfectly with these enchiladas. I just love it.

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    Shredded Pork Enchiladas in a baking dish with cheese on top.

    Carnitas Enchiladas

    Don't let the name fool you. These Carnitas Enchiladas are pretty easy to make. The trick is cooking the pork in a slow cooker. It's easy, and the meat comes out moist and flavorful. 
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 4 hours
    Servings: 8 Enchilada
    Calories: 340kcal
    Author: Megan
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    Ingredients
      

    To make carnitas

    • 1 ½ lb lean boneless pork loin roast cut into 2-inch chunks
    • ½ white onion chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 jalapeno deseeded*, chopped
    • ½ cup orange juice you can juice 2-3 oranges or use orange juice
    • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
    • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder salt, AND pepper

    To make Enchiladas

    • 15 oz enchilada sauce – my favorite is Siete Red Enchilada Sauce
    • 8 6- inch flour tortillas
    • 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

    Instructions

    To make Carnitas

    • Add all of the carnitas ingredients to a large slow cooker, and give everything a stir to combine. Cook on low for 5-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The pork is done once it shreds easily with a fork.
    • Shred pork with a fork.

    To make Enchiladas

    • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    • Spread ½ cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
    • Using a slotted spoon, place about ⅓ cup of carnitas down the center of a tortilla. Add 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese. Roll tortillas tightly, and place seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the other tortillas.
    • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
    • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    *Included the jalapeno seeds for a medium spice level

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Enchilada | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 15g
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