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Ingredients
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Carnitas
Grilled Vegetables
Serving
Method
Carnitas Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
In a slow cooker, combine the pork shoulder, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, and water.
- 2
Cook the Pork
Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- 3
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Set aside.
Grilled Vegetables Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Vegetables
In a large bowl, combine the sliced bell peppers and onion. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat.
- 5
Grill the Vegetables
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned vegetables and grill for about 5-7 minutes or until they are tender and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Fajitas
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Layer the shredded carnitas and grilled vegetables on each tortilla.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Top with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.