Carnitas by Sergio Hernandez

Carnitas are the Mexican version of pulled pork. Braised first in a spicy sauce, pork shoulder is slow cooked until so tender the meat just shreds easily with a fork, then it's roasted at high heat to make crispy browned bits full of flavor.

Delicious Pork and Bean Stew for Tostadas, Tacos, or Burritos by Nancy Miyasaki

This is an easy slow cooker recipe that is delicious and versatile. Serve this as filler for any mexican dish, including Sopas, Chalupas, Enchiladas, Garnachas, or even Nachos, in addition to the options above. Or skip the tortillas and serve on a…

Pork Tenderloin Adobada by John Spottiswood

If you like carnitas and fajitas, but are in the mood for something a little different, give his recipe a try. I think you'll be impressed with the rich and pungent flavor. The combination of the flavorful meat, guacamole, corn tortillas and other fillings is wonderful. Variations of this recipe are common throughout Mexico and the…

Pulled Pork Tacos by Aspen Lee-Moulden

I had a mexican themed dinner party for 10 adults and made these pork tacos. They were amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful. I also served: Lime black beans, cilantro rice, marinated red onions and lime grilled corn. Great meal! (I doubled the recipe below for 10 and cut the roast into two pieces to ensure even…

Carne a la Gringo by Gene Sakahara and Sam Bozzo

Pulled Pork "Pibil" by Frank Fariello

Pulled pork may be a bit time-consuming but it is actually quite easy to do. In fact, although it takes long, slow cooking, like a lot of such dishes it practically cooked itself. Typically, you begin by coating your roast with a 'dry rub' (a mixture of dried herbs and spices) and letting it sit, as long as overnight, to marinate.…

Tacos by Jason Freund

This recipe includes a chile verde sauce, slow cooked pork, and fried corn tortillas. I typically prepare this one on the weekend so I'm ready for tacos the rest of the week. Makes 6 small tacos (one serving for me)

Pulled Pork Tacos by Louise S

Ok, so I had never used a crock pot before tonight, and I can't believe what I've been missing out on! I had been stressing all day that my apartment would burn down (it didn't) or the power would go out because of our big storm today (it didn't) or even that I would come back to find the tiny leak in my roof had caused a flood (it…

Carnitas by coachjeff

Of all the mexican style meats, Carnitas is by far my favorite. Its great to serve in simple tacos or as a main course. Made of flavorful pork with minimal seasonings, its the two step cooking process that puts carnitas over the top. First its braised, or slowly roasted until its fork tender. Then its fried until a fine crust adds a…

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Wtih Green Chile Tomatillo Sauce by Bob Vincent

This is a tasty grilled pork dish. Different cuts of pork will work but we like the tenderloin best as it is lean and tender when grilled. I served the pork with annatto rice, green beans, flautas and guacamole. For a wine we had a 2008 Fenestra Lodi Silvaspoons Vineyards Alvarelhao. This grape is traditionally grown in…

BBQ Pork and Potato Tacos by Brett Ede

Pineapple and Pork Tacos with Avocado Crema by Pretend Chef

Pan seared pork and sweet pineapple in a corn tortilla and topped with avocado crema.

Tostadas with Shredded Pork and Spices by Robyn Savoie

Crisp fried tortillas topped with re-fried beans and spiced shredded pork make a delectable treat and are often sold from stalls in Mexican City streets. I like to switch between black and pinto re-fried beans for variety. I also found you can easily make this using a crock-pot/slow cooker; see tip below.

Mexican Chorizo by Julia

I love mexican chorizo and it is often impossible to find in my part of the country so I developed this delicious spicy Mexican style sausage recipe. It is usually used loose although you can put it in casings. It makes great tacos de chorizo, huevos con chorizo, chorizo con papas, soups, breakfasts, lunch and dinner dinners.

Margarita Carnitas by Culinary Envy

Slow roasted pork Margarita Carnitas are “fall off the bone” tender, caramelized in a lime, orange, tequila, honey, brown sugar mixture!