Roasted Pork And Caramelized Onion Filling

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 5 pounds bone-in pork butt - (to 5 1/2 lbs) untrimmed
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup canned chopped green chilies
• 1/2 pound queso Fresco cheese or any meltable white
• cheese/ such as Monterey Jack

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Place in a medium roasting pan and add 1/2 cup of water. Place in the oven and roast for 1 hour. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees and continue to cook for 3 hours. Remove from the oven and cool completely.

In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until the onions are caramelized, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and cool completely. When the pork is cool, remove any excess fat and the bone. Shred the meat into bite-size pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine the pork, onions, chilies and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.

This recipe yields about 3 1/2 cups.