This pork fajitas recipe with grilled pork tenderloin, onions and peppers gets a sweet-smoky aroma and flavor when topped with chipotle-infused cherry salsa. Manchego cheese, though untraditional for fajitas, pairs nicely. source: eatingwell.com
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon plus a pinch of salt, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 2 limes
- 6 teaspoons lime juice, divided
- 1 ¼ teaspoons ground chipotle pepper (see tips), divided
- 1 ¼ pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 1 medium white onion, thickly sliced crosswise
- 1 red or green bell pepper, quartered 1 cup chopped pitted sweet or sour fresh cherries (see tips) ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup shredded Manchego or Cheddar Cheese
- 8, 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed (see tips)
Directions
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Mash 1 teaspoon salt and garlic in a small bowl with a mortar and pestle or a spoon until a paste forms. Mix in lime zest, 2 teaspoons lime juice and 1 teaspoon ground chipotle. Rub the paste all over pork.
- Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the pork, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reaches 145 degrees F, 13 to 15 minutes. Grill onion and bell pepper, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the pork to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Combine cherries, cilantro, the remaining 4 teaspoons lime juice, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon chipotle and pinch of salt in a bowl. Finely chop one slice of grilled onion and stir into the salsa.
- Thinly slice the remaining onion and pepper. Thinly slice the pork. Serve the pork and vegetables with the salsa and cheese on tortillas.
Tips
- Make Ahead Tip: Marinate pork (Step 2) in the refrigerator, loosely covered, for up to 8 hours.
- Chipotle peppers are dried, smoked jalapeños. Look for ground chipotle in the spice section of most supermarkets or online at penzeys.com.
- To pit fresh cherries, use a tool made for the job—a hand-held cherry pitter; it also works for olives. Or pry out the pit with the tip of a knife or vegetable peeler.
- To warm corn tortillas, wrap a stack of tortillas in barely damp paper towels; microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds, or wrap stacks of four tortillas in foil; place in a 375°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Wrap tortillas in a clean towel to keep warm.
- Oiling a grill rack before you grill foods helps ensure that the food won't stick. Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to coat the food with cooking spray.
34.2 gm Protein; ;10.1 gm Fat; 4.3 gm Saturated Fat; 88.9 gm Total Cholesterol; 743.5 mg Potassium & 877.8 mg Sodium
Nutrition Information Per Serving
Calories |
356 |
Total Fat |
10.1 gm |
Saturated Fat |
4.3 gm |
Cholesterol |
88.9 mg |
Carbohydrates |
33 gm |
Dietary Fiber |
5.6 gm |
Total Sugars |
6.5 gm |
Protein |
34.2 gm |
Potassium |
743.5 mg |
Sodium |
877.8 mg |