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Trim any excess fat pockets from the pork roast (its OK to leave a bit here and there and just trim the large pieces off).
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Cut the pork into 2-3 large pieces.
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Season each piece on all sides with salt and pepper.
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In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil until rippling and hot.
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Add all the pieces of pork and brown on each side, 2-3 minutes total.
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Transfer the pork to the insert of a 5-6 quart slow cooker.
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Add the liquid smoke and 1/2 cup water.
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Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8 hours.
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While the pork is cooking, prepare the rice.
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In a skillet or medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter then add the rice.
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Stir, letting the rice and butter cook for 1-2 minutes.
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Add remaining rice ingredients (broth, salt, pepper, lime juice and zest, cilantro and cumin) and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15-16 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
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This can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to assemble the burritos.
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When its done remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred into bite-sized pieces (discarding the bone, if needed, or any large pieces of fat).
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In a large bowl, toss the shredded pork with the brown sugar, 1/2 cup of the green sauce, chili powder, salt and pepper (add more salt and pepper to taste if needed).
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Add the hot sauce, if using.
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Stir the beans, rice and cilantro into the pork mixture.
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Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and spread about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the green sauce on the bottom.
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Warm the tortillas lightly in a skillet or in the microwave.
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Scoop about 1/2 cup of the meat mixture into each tortilla and sprinkle with a bit of cheese (youll want to leave some cheese for the top of all the burritos before they bake).
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Roll up burrito style (folding the ends in and rolling).
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Place the burritos seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
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Pour the remaining sauce over the burritos and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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Bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes until heated through and the top is bubbly and slightly golden.
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Serve immediately.
