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Mexican pork taquitos

A delicious and easy Mexican pork taquitos recipe, perfect for a flavorful snack or meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds pork shoulder
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 30 pcs corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • Optional: sour cream or salsa

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker and sprinkle with kosher salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic, onion, black pepper, and cayenne. Add water, cover, and cook on low for 5-6 hours until tender. Shred the pork and mix with juices.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet for easy rolling.
  3. Place a tortilla on a flat surface, spoon some of the shredded pork into the center, sprinkle with cheese, then roll tightly. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake the rolled taquitos in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until crispy. Serve with sour cream or salsa if desired.

Notes

A classic Mexican dish perfect for parties or a family dinner.