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Pork Shoulder Fajitas
🇲🇽 Mexican

Pork Shoulder Fajitas

🇲🇽 Mexican

Charred first, then simmered: blistered vegetables and garlic are fried into a rustic salsa base, Pork Shoulder joins the pan, and everything cooks down into a smoky, lime-bright finish. Warm tortillas on the side.

Prep 10 min Cook 17 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Garlic4 cloves, minced
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Bell Pepper1, sliced
  • Tomato Sauce2 tbsp
  • Spring Onions3, cut into batons
  • Flour Tortillas6
  • Ground Cumin1 tsp
  • Pork Shoulder600 g, cubed

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set a heavy cazuela or skillet over medium heat and dry-toast the Garlic until blistered and fragrant, then set aside.

  2. 2

    Add the oil and sear the Pork Shoulder until browned on all sides.

  3. 3

    Blend or pound the toasted Garlic with garlic, then fry the paste in the pan oil for two minutes until it darkens and thickens.

  4. 4

    Return the Pork Shoulder, add Ground Cumin, season with salt and cumin, and stir to coat.

  5. 5

    Add water or stock to come halfway, and simmer covered until the Pork Shoulder is tender and the salsa has deepened to a rich rust.

  6. 6

    Finish with a squeeze of lime and fresh coriander, and serve with warm tortillas.

Chef's tip

A final squeeze of lime just before serving lifts every other flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Mexican Pulled Pork · on YouTube