Pork Carnitas

I found this recipe in my mom's most recent neighborhood cookbook.  She always purchases a copy for everyone in the family and I am so grateful.  There are always so many good recipes in them.  This recipe has become a favorite in our house.  I told Christy to try it and she has made it for several of my other family members.  We have yet to meet anyone who is not a big fan of these carnitas.

Pork Carnitas

Ingredients:

One 4 pound pork roast
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp onion powder
pepper
1 T. beef boullion
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
2 T. chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 orange
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 - 1 cup water

Method:

Brown pork roast on all sides (I have also used pork sirloin chops).  Combine all other ingredients in a slow cooker.  Transfer the browned pork to the slow cooker and Cook on high for 4 hours.  Remove, discard fat, and shred.  Add cooking liquid to the shred to your taste.  Serve on tortillas with your favorite taco toppings. 

Mom's Enchiladas

My mom made these enchiladas for our family as we were growing up and it was a favorite.  When we were little she made them with corn tortillas and then we switched to flour as we got older.  They are good both ways, but I usually prepare them with white corn tortillas.  They are incredibly fast and easy, and I usually have the ingredients on hand, so they are perfect for those busy days where I haven't planned ahead.

Mom's Enchiladas

1 pound ground beef
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 can condensed tomato soup
1 can tomato sauce
salt and pepper

Method:  Brown ground beef with onion.  Season with salt and pepper.  Add tomato soup and sauce and heat through.  Layer sauce mixture with tortillas, lettuce, cheese, green onions, sour cream and any other toppings that you like.  (Jeremy likes to top it all off with a fried egg, over easy.)