Yields
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Black beans, drained and rinsed: 56%
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Pork leg, boneless, cooked/shredded: 60%
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Rice (cooked), cheese, roasted red peppers, cilantro, tortillas, seasonings, water: 100%
Pre-Preparation
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Drain and rinse black beans.
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Wash and chop cilantro.
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Thaw pork under refrigeration for 24–48 hours.
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
Preparation
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Place pork in a deep hotel pan.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Add diced green chiles, cumin, chili powder, and water.
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Roast pork uncovered for 2 hours until browned, then rotate 180 degrees to brown the other side for another 2 hours, or until the pork is shreddable (around 200 degrees F).
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Add more water as needed.
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While pork is cooking, combine rice and water.
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Cook in a preheated steamer for 60 minutes, then cool completely according to HACCP; set aside until pork is finished.
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Remove pork from hotel pans and shred. Reserve braising liquids and solids.
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Add shredded pork to a large bowl.
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Add rice, cheese, drained black beans, roasted red peppers, and cilantro.
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Strain the green chiles from the braising liquid and add to the mix.
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Mix well and add some of the reserved liquid to achieve a moist burrito filling that lightly holds together when pressed.
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Cool completely according to HACCP if utilizing the next day.
Service Day
14. Using a #8 disher, place one scoop onto a 9-inch whole wheat tortilla and roll into a burrito.
15. Place 30 burritos onto lined sheet pans.
16. Reheat burritos covered at 350°F for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F.
17. Cut burritos in half for service. Hold hot until service at 140°F or higher.
Serving
Slice burritos in half for Pre-K serving.
Serving = 1/2 burrito
Recipe Source
Boulder Valley School District Food Services
