UM YA YA BURRITOS
Makes 15 to 20 servings.
Note: Cost per serving for 15 burritos with pulled pork, tortilla and spices, about 80 cents per burrito. These are very spicy, so adjust seasonings if you prefer.
• 2 tbsp. cumin
• 2 tbsp. dried oregano
• 2 tbsp. garlic salt
• 2 tbsp. black pepper
• 4 lb. pork shoulder roast (also called a butt roast)
• Black beans, soaked and cooked or from a can and warmed (whatever amount preferred)
• Cooked rice (whatever amount preferred)
• Salsa, optional
• 15 flour tortillas
Directions
Combine the cumin, oregano, garlic salt and pepper. Rub the spices into the pork roast, place in a large bowl and refrigerate overnight, turning once.
Place the roast in a slow cooker and cook for 6 to 8 hours, or until the meat shreds easily.
Divide into individual portions, add rice and beans, and salsa, if desired, and wrap in a flour tortilla.
Nutrition information per serving with1/4 cup black beans and 1/4 cup rice:
Calories426Fat14 gSodium960 mg
Carbohydrates46 gSaturated fat5 gCalcium98 mg
Protein27 gCholesterol530 mgDietary fiber5 g
Diabetic exchanges per serving: 3 bread/starch, 21/2 fat.
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