Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, boneless, skinless
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 packet (1.25 oz) fajita seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup water
- 12 small corn tortillas
- Toppings of choice (e.g., shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
1 hour
Difficulty Level:
2/5 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Season pork with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear pork on all sides until golden brown.
- Transfer pork to a baking dish and add onion and bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine fajita seasoning mix and water. Pour mixture over pork and vegetables.
- Cover and bake for 1 hour, or until pork is tender and shreds easily.
- Remove pork from oven and shred using two forks.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave or oven.
- Fill tortillas with shredded pork and desired toppings.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (2 tacos):
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and flavorful
- Tender and juicy shredded pork
- Customizable with various toppings
User Comments:
- "These tacos were amazing! The pork was so flavorful and the seasoning was perfect."
- "The tortillas were soft and fluffy, and the toppings added a great mix of flavors."
- "I love that I could customize my tacos with my favorite toppings."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a spicier taco, use a hotter fajita seasoning mix.
- To make the tacos ahead of time, shred the pork and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat the pork and warm the tortillas.
