Crock Pot Pork Burritos

Crock Pot Pork Burritos

This Crock Pot Pork Burritos recipe is tender and flavorful, made with pork shoulder, green chiles, and lime juice. It’s perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd, slow-cooked until the pork is fall-apart tender in about 10 hours.

Crock Pot Pork Burritos Ingredients

  • 3–5 lbs pork shoulder (pork butt or picnic roast)
  • 22 oz Rotel (two 11-oz cans)
  • 8 oz fire-roasted green chiles (two 4-oz cans)
  • 1 sweet yellow onion, diced
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cumin

How To Make Crock Pot Pork Burritos

  1. Add ingredients to slow cooker: Place pork shoulder in crock pot. Top with Rotel, green chiles, diced onion, lime juice, honey, oregano, chili powder, salt, pepper, soy sauce, and cumin.
  2. Slow cook the pork: Cover and cook on LOW for 9–10 hours until pork is very tender.
  3. Shred the pork: Transfer pork to a plate and shred, discarding excess fat.
  4. Degrease the sauce: Lay a paper towel on top of the cooking liquid to absorb fat, then discard.
  5. Combine and serve: Return shredded pork to slow cooker and mix with juices. Use for burritos, tacos, or bowls.
Crock Pot Pork Burritos
Crock Pot Pork Burritos

Recipe Tips

  • Can I use chicken or beef instead of pork?
    Yes, chicken breasts or chuck roast can be substituted.
  • How do I make this spicier?
    Add jalapeños, chipotle peppers, or extra chili powder for more heat.
  • Can I cook this on high?
    Yes, cook on HIGH for 5–6 hours if short on time.
  • Best tortillas for burritos:
    Use large flour tortillas to hold plenty of filling.

What To Serve With Crock Pot Pork Burritos

These pork burritos pair well with:

  • Mexican rice or cilantro lime rice
  • Refried or black beans
  • Guacamole or avocado slices
  • Salsa or pico de gallo
  • Sour cream and shredded cheese

How To Store Pork Burritos

Refrigerate: Store shredded pork in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Freeze cooled pork in freezer-safe bags for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and reheat before serving.

Pork Burritos Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 214 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Sodium: 782mg
  • Fiber: 3g

Nutrition information is estimated and does not include tortillas or toppings.

FAQs

Can I make these burritos ahead of time?
Yes, assemble burritos and wrap tightly in foil. Reheat in the oven or microwave when ready to serve.

Can I use fresh green chiles instead of canned?
Yes, roast and dice fresh green chiles for extra flavor.

Do I have to shred the pork?
Shredding is traditional, but you can slice or cube the pork if preferred.

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Crock Pot Pork Burritos

Recipe by Robert Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

10

hours 
Calories

214

kcal

Tender slow-cooked pork shoulder simmered with green chiles, lime, and spices—perfect for burritos, tacos, or bowls.

Ingredients

  • 3–5 lbs pork shoulder (pork butt or picnic roast)

  • 22 oz Rotel (two 11-oz cans)

  • 8 oz fire-roasted green chiles (two 4-oz cans)

  • 1 sweet yellow onion, diced

  • 2 limes, juiced

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 1 teaspoon oregano

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons cumin

Directions

  • Add pork, Rotel, green chiles, onion, lime juice, honey, oregano, chili powder, salt, pepper, soy sauce, and cumin to crock pot.
  • Cover and cook on LOW 9–10 hours until pork is tender.
  • Remove pork, shred, and discard fat.
  • Degrease cooking liquid; return shredded pork to juices.
  • Serve in tortillas with desired toppings.