Salted Pork Chimichungas Recipe

Name: Salted Pork Chimichungas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb pork; 3 pablano peppers; 2 onion, chopped; 1/4 cup salt; 2 tbsp tumeric; 1 tbsp ground black pepper; 1/2 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground jalapeno; 5 large flour tortillas; 1/2 cup Mexican blend grated cheese; 1 cooking oil; 1/4 cup diced shallots; 4 cup cold water

Servings: persons

1 lb pork
3 pablano peppers
2 onion, chopped
1/4 cup salt
2 tbsp tumeric
1 tbsp ground black pepper
1/2 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground jalapeno
5 large flour tortillas
1/2 cup Mexican blend grated cheese
1 cooking oil
1/4 cup diced shallots
4 cup cold water

1
Let pork soak in saltwater for 2 hours or so.
2
Meat will look hazy when done.
3
Rice in cold water to remove brine before proceeding.
4
Dice or cube pork and mix with dry spices.
5
Dice and brown onions and pablano peppers until lightly brown
6
As pork browns mix in pablano peppers and onions
7
Fill tortillas with mixture and roll.
8
Place each into a high-sided cooking pan.
9
Rub each with a light coat of oil and top with cheese and shallots.
10
Bake at 400F for 20 minutes until cheese is browned and tortillas are hard.
11
Eat with sauce or salsa of choice.

1059

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb pork, 3 pablano peppers, 2 onion, chopped, 1/4 cup salt, and more.

Yes, Salted Pork Chimichungas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Salted Pork Chimichungas

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