Get ready to unlock the secret to the most tender, flavor-packed pork fajitas you've ever tasted! This slow-cooker marvel transforms humble ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal that will have your family begging for seconds. Imagine coming home to the irresistible aroma of perfectly seasoned pork, peppers, and onions, all ready to be wrapped in warm tortillas with minimal effort on your part!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- Flour tortillas
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut into thin strips, approximately 1/2 inch thick.
- Slice the bell pepper and onion into uniform strips, ensuring they are roughly the same size to promote even cooking.
- Place the pork strips into the crock pot and sprinkle the entire packet of fajita seasoning over the meat, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onions on top of the seasoned pork, distributing them evenly throughout the slow cooker.
- Cover the crock pot and set to low heat setting. Cook for 7-8 hours, allowing the meat to become tender and absorb the seasoning flavors.
- Once cooking is complete, use two forks to gently shred the pork, mixing it with the peppers and onions.
- Warm the flour tortillas in a skillet or microwave just before serving.
- Serve the pork fajita mixture in warm tortillas, optionally accompanied by additional toppings like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Tips
- Meat Selection: Choose a well-marbled pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) for maximum tenderness and flavor. The extra fat helps keep the meat juicy during the long, slow cooking process.
- Seasoning Hack: For an extra flavor boost, consider mixing your own fajita seasoning blend using chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cutting Technique: When slicing the pork, cut against the grain and aim for uniform 1/2-inch strips to ensure even cooking and easy shredding.
- Moisture Management: If you find the meat looking too dry during cooking, add a 1/4 cup of chicken broth or water to keep it moist.
- Tortilla Pro Tip: For the best texture, warm tortillas just before serving. A quick 30-second toast in a hot skillet or microwave can make a world of difference.
- Make-Ahead Magic: These fajitas actually taste even better the next day, so don't hesitate to make a larger batch for delicious leftovers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 110mg
