Pulled Pork Burrito

Leftover Pork Burrito

If you have some leftover pulled pork in your refrigerator, these Pulled Pork Burritos are the perfect way to use it up for a quick recipe. Whether you want to pack a burrito for lunch at work or need an easy family friendly dinner, this is a must-try.

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Pork and Beans

For this burrito we are using pork and beans that were cooked together. I know that everyone seems to have either a love or hate relationship with beans, so they are completely optional. With that said, we love them for their added fiber and iron.

Ingredients for Pork Burrito

It doesn’t get much simpler than this. Six simple ingredients and you have an amazing and well rounded meal. Here is what you will need

Flour Tortillas – White or whole wheat both work great

Greens – Use whatever greens you have on hand, whether it is garden lettuce, spinach or just about anything else.

Rice – White or brown rice are both good options. Alternatively you could use another grain or grain mix with quinoa, barley, etc.

Sour Cream – Classic sour cream is good, but Mexican crema is even better!

Cheese – From shredded cheddar to my favorite Manchego, use whatever cheese you have on hand.

Beans – Whether you cook your pork with beans or add them to the burrito, kidney beans or black beans are our go-to for burritos.

What kind of pork to use for burrito

This burrito is best with pulled pork, but what type of pulled pork is entirely up to you. Whether you buy a container of sauceless pulled pork from the grocery store or use up your leftover pulled pork you cooked for dinner last night, the possibilities are endless.

If you are looking for some great pulled pork recipes, here are some of our favorites.

Shortcut Smoked Pulled Pork

• Pulled Pork on the Stovetop
• Crock Pot Pulled Pork
• Traeger Smoked Carnitas
• Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas

Additional Burrito Topping Ideas

If you want to pile on the toppings and add even more flavor, here are some more great topping ideas for your pulled pork burrito.

Avocado

Tomatoes

Pico de Gallo

Red Onions

BBQ Sauce

Salsa

• Guacamole
• Chipotle Lime Sauce

Can I make these ahead?

The thing about making burritos ahead of time is properly layering the ingredients. What you don’t want to do is put anything saucy on top of the tortilla or it will become a mushy mess in no time.

When I layer wraps or burritos I always start with a good layer of greens first. This creates a nice barrier between any sauce and the flour tortilla. Next I would add the rice and cheese, finished with the sour cream and pork. If you are adding any sauces, do this last.

Top the meat with a little bit more greens and fold the sides of the tortilla towards the center. Carefully wrap in a log, while tucking the sides in for a good seal. Don’t cut the burrito in half until you are ready to eat it. This is another reason that burritos become mushy, because the sauces can leak out onto the tortilla.

How to store burritos

If you are making these pulled pork burritos ahead of time, you will want to wrap them up tightly with saran wrap or tinfoil, depending on how you plan to reheat them. Use saran wrap if you will be microwaving them. Tinfoil is the best option for wrapping them if you will reheat them in an AirFryer or oven.

More Burrito and Wrap Recipes

If you are looking for more great ideas to pack for lunch, we’ve got you covered with lots of amazing recipes all wrapped up in a flour tortilla!

• Turkey Sausage Breakfast Burrito
• Hearty Taco Wrap
• Turkey Bacon Parmesan Ranch Wrap
• Orange Chicken Wrap

Notes

If your pulled pork doesn't have any sauce on it, add a drizzle of your favorite BBQ sauce.

Serving: 1 g | Calories: 594 kcal | Carbohydrates: 64 g | Protein: 29 g | Fat: 24 g | Saturated Fat: 11 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 89 mg | Sodium: 1259 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 20 g