Jul 14 2026
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Carnitas Fajitas Recipe

Inspired by El Azteca
Time8h
Serves8

Carnitas & grilled vegetables.

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Ingredients

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Carnitas

Grilled Vegetables

Serving

Method

Carnitas Preparation

  1. 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. 2

    Cook the Pork

    Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

  3. 3

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Set aside.

Grilled Vegetables Preparation

  1. 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.

  2. 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

  1. 6

    Assemble the Fajitas

    Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Layer the shredded carnitas and grilled vegetables on each tortilla.

  2. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Top with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

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