Sweet Pork Enchiladas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
290 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Sweet Pork Enchiladas
Description
The Sweet Pork Enchiladas begin with a sauce made by melting butter and whisking in flour to form a roux, which is then combined with chicken broth to form a smooth base. Red enchilada sauce, seasoned with cumin, onion salt, and a touch of brown sugar, is added to give the sauce a mild, slightly sweet flavor profile that complements the pork filling. The pork is shredded and can be prepared using a recommended Sweet Pork recipe or Instant Pot Pork Carnitas.
Flour tortillas are filled with shredded pork, cheese, and chopped cilantro, then rolled and placed seam-side down in a baking dish. The sauce is poured over, followed by additional cheese on top. Baking until the cheese is melted and lightly browned produces a warm, rich casserole with layers of tender pork, creamy sauce, and melted cheese. This dish serves well hot from the oven accompanied by extra cilantro or additional sauce as desired.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth (or 1 ½ cups water plus 2 teaspoon chicken bouillon)
- 1 ¾ cups (one 10 ounce can) Red Enchilada Sauce (mild or medium)
- ¾ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2-3 cups sweet pork see my [url:1]Copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe HERE
