Description

Slow-Cooker Smothered Sweet Pork Burrito is a tender, flavorful dish perfect for busy days or cozy dinners. The slow cooker infuses the pork shoulder with deep, sweet, and savory flavors, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth meat wrapped in soft tortillas with melted cheese and optional fresh toppings. This recipe is versatile, family-friendly, and ensures every bite is richly satisfying.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

2 to 3 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into large chunks
1 cup sweet barbecue sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup slow-cooking broth (chicken or vegetable broth)
6 to 8 flour tortillas
1 to 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or smoked gouda)

Optional Fresh Toppings

Fresh cilantro leaves
Chopped jalapeños
Sliced avocado
Lime wedges

Instructions

Prepare the Pork: Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks so it cooks evenly and is easy to shred later.
Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the pork chunks, chopped onion, minced garlic, and sweet barbecue sauce into the slow cooker. Pour in the broth to keep the meat moist. Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 6 to 8 hours until the pork is tender.
Shred and Smother: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the pork directly in the slow cooker pot. Mix thoroughly to coat every piece with the rich, sweet barbecue sauce.
Warm Tortillas: Gently heat the flour tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft and pliable, ready for wrapping.
Assemble Burritos: Layer the shredded pork onto tortillas, add shredded cheese, and any optional fresh toppings like cilantro or jalapeños. Fold the tortilla neatly to form the burrito.

Notes

Brown the pork first: Searing the pork chunks before slow cooking adds caramelization and extra depth of flavor.
Don’t skip shredding: Shredding increases the surface area so the sauce clings better to the meat.
Cook low and slow: Use the low heat setting for tender and juicy results without drying out the pork.
Use fresh tortillas: Fresh, soft tortillas hold the filling better and reduce the chance of tearing.
Rest before assembling: Let the shredded pork sit for 10 minutes after cooking to absorb flavors fully.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burrito
Calories: 450
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 85mg

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