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Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Chimichangas
Serves: 8
Fill up tortillas with slow-cooker BBQ pulled pork for these delicious chimichangas. The pulled pork is also great on its own or stuffed into potato bread buns with coleslaw.
Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
What You'll Need
- Granulated Sugar | 1/4 cup
- Sweet Paprika | 1/4 cup
- Salt | 2 1/2 Tbsp.
- Granulated Garlic | 1 Tbsp.
- Granulated Onion | 1 Tbsp.
- Dark Brown Sugar | 3 Tbsp.
- Dried Oregano | 1/2 Tbsp.
- Ground Coriander | 1/2 Tbsp.
- Cumin | 1/2 Tbsp.
- Chili Powder | 1 Tbsp.
- Cayenne | 1/4 Tbsp.
- Black Pepper | 1 Tbsp.
- Bone-In Pork Shoulder | 8-10 pounds
- Chicken Stock | 1 quart
- Tomato Paste | 1 can
- Brown Sugar | 3 Tbsp.
- Apple Cider Vinegar | 3/4 cup
- BBQ Sauce (optional) | 2 cups
Method
In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Generously rub the pork shoulder with spice mix to cover. Place pork shoulder into slow cooker with chicken stock, tomato paste, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and remaining rub. Cook on low for 8 hours, or until the bone removes easily. Using tongs, shred the pork and incorporate all of the juices into the meat and serve. For an added BBQ touch, once the meat is pulled add your favorite BBQ sauce and mix into the pulled pork meat.
Pork Chimichangas
What You'll Need
- Flour Tortillas | 8 (12-inch)
- BBQ Pulled Pork | 1 1/2 pounds
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese | 8 ounces
- Pico de Gallo | 2 cups
- Refried Beans | 2 cups
- Pickled Jalapenos | 1/4 cup
- Vegetable Oil | 4 Tbsp.
- Sour Cream | 1 cup
- Guacamole | 2 cups
Method
Preheat oven to 250°F and gently warm tortillas for a few minutes so they become soft and pliable. In a large mixing bowl, combine pulled pork, shredded cheddar cheese and half of the pico de gallo. On the bottom of the tortilla smear 2 tablespoons of refried beans, and place 4 ounces of pulled pork mixture in the center on top of the refried beans. Add sliced pickled jalapenos as desired and roll tightly like a burrito. Warm a large sauté pan over medium heat with vegetable oil and place rolled burritos seam side down until golden brown then flip and brown the other side and transfer to baking dish and finish cooking in a 350°F oven for about 8 minutes, or until the center is hot. Transfer to plates and serve with remaining pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.
