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Mexican pork taquitos

Delicious homemade Mexican pork taquitos made with tender pulled pork wrapped in crispy tortillas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds pork shoulder or pork roast
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 30 white corn tortillas corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • optional sour cream or salsa

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place the pork in the crockpot and sprinkle with half of the spices. Add water, cover, and cook on low for 5-6 hours until tender. Shred the pork using forks.
  2. Warm tortillas in a skillet until soft. Place a spoonful of shredded pork and cheese in the center of each tortilla.
  3. Roll tortillas tightly around the filling and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until crispy. Serve warm with optional sour cream or salsa.

Notes

Enjoy these homemade pork taquitos as a delicious snack or main course.