Carnitas Flautas (Pork Rolled Tacos) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Slow Cooker Recipes. (Carnitas Flautas (Pork Rolled Tacos) Recipe). Flautas have always been one of my favorite Mexican dishes, after reading so many recipes I came up with my own. My husband and I like to fry these up together on taco Tuesdays. Can be served with Spanish rice and/or refried beans.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 4hrs5 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 4hrs30 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Carnitas Flautas (Pork Rolled Tacos) Recipe

Ingredients

1 (2 pound) boneless pork loin roast

½ cup red salsa

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons California chili powder

2 teaspoons salt

1 (6 ounce) can black olives

chopped

1 ½ cups sour cream

divided

1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

divided

½ cup green salsa

12 flour tortillas

vegetable oil for frying

1 tablespoon guacamole

or to taste

Slow Cooker Lengua (Beef Tongue)

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Place pork roast into the bottom of a slow cooker. Cover pork with red salsa garlic chili powder and salt.

Step 2

Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low until tender and cooked through 4 to 6 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Step 3

Turn off slow cooker. Remove any fat from pork and discard. Transfer pork to a large bowl and shred well using 2 forks. Let cool at least 10 minutes.

Step 4

Pour olives 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and green salsa over pork. Mix well until thick and not runny.

Step 5

Warm tortillas in a skillet over low heat to soften 15 to 20 seconds per side.

Step 6

Meanwhile heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan.

Step 7

Add a spoonful of pork mixture to each tortilla and roll up tightly. Place rolled tortillas in hot oil and fry until lightly browned 1 to 2 minutes per side. Keep warm and serve with remaining 1 cup sour cream 1 cup Cheddar cheese and guacamole.

Nutritional Information

Carnitas Flautas (Pork Rolled Tacos) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 494.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.5g 49%

Carbohydrates: 41.6g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 13%

Sugars: 2.3g

Fat: 25.4g 39%

Saturated Fat: 10.8g 54%

Cholesterol: 67.1mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 850.6IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.4mg 80%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 23%

Vitamin C: 1.9mg 3%

Folate: 83.9mcg 21%

Calcium: 278.5mg 28%

Iron: 3.8mg 21%

Magnesium: 41.3mg 15%

Potassium: 425.7mg 12%

Sodium: 1229.6mg 49%

Thiamin: 0.9mg 86%

Calories From Fat: 228.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.