SHREDDED PORK TAQUITOS

Shredded Pork Taquitos image

Provided by Jennifer H

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 tsp garlic salt, divide out 1/4 tsp
1 1/4 tsp cumin, divide out 1/4 tsp
1 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, divide out 1/4 tsp
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp ancho chili powder (or other chili powder)
1 orange, sliced in half
1 lime, juiced
1 small onion, cut in large chunks
2 clove garlic, large dice
1/2 c chicken broth
1/2 c water
1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin, cut into large chunks
10 flour tortillas
3/4 c shredded cheese
1/2 c cilantro, roughtly chopped
serve with sour cream, avacado, salsa, etc

Steps:

1. Add 1 tsp of each spice in a small bowl. (Keep out 1/4 tsp of garlic salt, cumin and smoked paprika in another bowl.)
2. Cut the onion and garlic, juice the lime and cut the orange in half. Keep both halves of the orange after juicing.
3. Trim the pork tenderloin. Cut into large chunks and sprinkle with the spice rub. Turn, sprinkle and rub into the other side(s) of pork pieces.
4. Add onion, garlic, fruit juices, orange rinds and seasoned pork to the crock pot. Pour in chicken broth and water. Set to cook for 4-6 hours.
5. An hour before the pork is done, use two forks to break up the pork pieces into shreds. Sprinkle remaining garlic salt, cumin, smoked paprika and chili powder over the shredded meat. Stir. Cover and cook the final hour. (If you're headed off to work right after pressing the "start" button, stir these spices into the chicken broth before adding to the crock pot.)
6. When the pork is finished, heat oven to 400 (or use broiler). Fill tortillas on one side and tightly roll into taquitos. Place into an oven-proof baking dish seam side down. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
7. Bake 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted (or broil 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted). Top with cilantro.