Fajitas with pork
5 servings
35 minutes
Pork fajitas are a vibrant and juicy dish inspired by Mexican cuisine but adapted to European taste preferences. The main ingredients are tender pork fillet, sweet peppers, and onions that together create a rich and slightly caramelized flavor. Tomato juice adds fresh acidity while honey provides a subtle sweetness that highlights the depth of flavors. The dish is quick and easy to prepare, but its impressive appearance and rich aroma make it perfect for a cozy home dinner or a friendly gathering. Fajitas are traditionally served hot with a spoonful of sour cream that adds softness and creamy texture. This dish is versatile—it can be enjoyed as a standalone treat or used as a filling for flatbreads, creating a variation on burritos.
1
Peel the onion and slice it into thin half-rings. Wash the pepper, remove the seeds and partitions, and cut it into strips.
- Onion: 1 head
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Yellow bell pepper: 1 piece
2
Heat half of the vegetable oil in a pan, sauté the pepper and onion until golden brown. Pour in the tomato juice, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 12-15 minutes, then transfer to a bowl.
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Yellow bell pepper: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 head
- Tomato juice: 1 glass
3
Wash the pork, dry it, and cut it into long narrow strips. Place in a deep bowl, pour in honey, add the pork, and season with meat spices. Transfer to the pan where the vegetables were stewed, pour in the remaining oil, add the meat, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pork fillet: 500 g
- Liquid honey: 400 g
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Then add the vegetables, stir, and simmer for another 10-12 minutes.
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Yellow bell pepper: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 head
5
Serve the prepared dish on plates, adding 1 teaspoon of sour cream to each, and serve immediately.
- Sour cream 20%: 5 tablespoon