Sweet Pork Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Sweet Pork Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast; water as needed; 1 pinch garlic salt; ground black pepper to taste; 2 (14 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce, divided; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 (15 ounce) package flour tortillas; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, or to taste; 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

1
Place pork in a slow cooker with enough water to cover bottom by 2 inches. Season pork with garlic salt and pepper.
2
Cook on High for 4 hours.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
Transfer pork to a bowl and shred meat with 2 forks. Mix 1 can enchilada sauce and brown sugar into pork. Pour half the remaining can of sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
5
Spread about 1/4 cup pork mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with black beans and cilantro. Roll tortillas around filling and arrange in prepared baking dish, seam sides down. Pour remaining half can enchilada sauce over tortillas and cover with Monterey Jack cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, 25 minutes.

419

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast, water as needed, 1 pinch garlic salt, ground black pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Sweet Pork Enchiladas 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.

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Sweet Pork Enchiladas

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