Pork
Zesty Southwestern Pork Flank Fajitas
Marinate pork in zesty Southwestern blend, grill with seasoned onions/peppers, serve in tortillas with guacamole, cheese, and optional hot sauce with this fantastic Zesty Southwestern Pork Flank Fajitas Recipe.
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Pork Flank Fajitas Recipe
Zesty Southwestern Pork Flank Fajitas
Ingredients
- 2 pork flanks
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- Homemade fajita seasoning (for onion and pepper)
- Fresh tortillas
- Mexican cheese, shredded
- Hot sauce, salsa, sour cream (optional)
For Serving:
- Fresh guacamole
Recipe Steps
1: In a bowl, prepare the zesty Southwestern-style marinade by combining lime juice, water, olive oil, smashed garlic cloves, soy sauce, sea salt, black pepper, onion powder, ancho chile powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
2: Place two pork flanks in a plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and let the pork flanks marinate in the refrigerator for at least four hours.
3: Prepare a two-zone fire in a kettle grill: a direct zone for searing the pork and a cool zone in case of flare-ups.
4: Season thinly sliced onion and pepper with homemade fajita seasoning.
5: Grill the marinated pork flanks for ninety seconds on each side, giving them a quarter turn halfway through each side. This will create a nice sear on the exterior while keeping the inside juicy.
6: While the pork flanks rest, grill the seasoned onion and pepper until they are charred and tender.
7: Grill the tortillas briefly and keep them warm in a tortilla pouch.
8: Slice the pork flank against the grain, holding your knife at a diagonal to the cutting board to maximize tenderness.
9: To build the fajitas, place the sliced pork in the grilled tortilla and top it with the grilled onions and peppers, fresh guacamole, and shredded Mexican cheese.
10: Spice up the fajitas with hot sauce, or add salsa or sour cream according to your preference.
