Sizzling Fajitas with Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Sizzling Fajitas with Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Here's a revamped and refreshed take on a classic Grilled Pork Tenderloin Fajitas recipe:

A Sizzling Pork Tenderloin Fajitas Delight

Craving a mouthwatering dish that'll knock your socks off? Look no further! This Grilled Pork Tenderloin Fajitas recipe is a festival of flavors, featuring red bell peppers, yellow onion, salsa, sour cream, sliced avocado, and queso fresco wrapped up in warm flour tortillas. Let's get cooking!

The Game Plan:

• Whip up a batch of our delectable Roasted Tomato Salsa ahead of time.
• Yield: 6 to 8 servings
• Difficulty: A cinch!
• Total Time: 45 minutes, plus at least 8 hours marinating time
• Active Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

Lex's Luscious Marinade

• 1/4 cup pureed canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• Zest of 1 orange
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 large pork tenderloin, cut halfway through lengthwise

Stir-Fry Vegetables

• 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into strips
• 1 large yellow onion, halved and sliced

Party Accompaniments

• 12 to 16 fresh flour tortillas, warmed
• Roasted tomato or chipotle salsa, sour cream, sliced avocado, and queso fresco, for serving

Steps to Perfection:

1. Blend Up the Marinade: Combine all the marinade ingredients in a mixing bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for later.
2. Marinate the Tenderloin: Place the pork tenderloin in a large zip-top bag, pour the remaining marinade over it, and seal. Shake the bag to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or up to overnight, turning the bag a few times.
3. Toss the Veggies: In a bowl, mix the red bell pepper slices, yellow onion, and the reserved marinade. Remove the pork tenderloin from the marinade, let it come to room temperature and transfer it to a plate. Allow the excess marinade to drip off.
4. Prepare the Grill: Fire up your charcoal grill for medium-high heat, with coals piled on one side. Clean and oil the grill grates.
5. Cook the Pork and Veggies: Put a large cast iron skillet on the cooler side of the grill, and add the pepper and onion mixture. Place the pork tenderloin over the hotter part of the grill. Cover the grill and cook, turning the tenderloin a few times, until it's nice and seared, about 145°F. Transfer the tenderloin to a cutting board, tent with foil, and rest while you cook the vegetables.
6. Grill the Veggies: Move the cast iron skillet to the hotter side of the grill, and cook the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until tender. Set aside.
7. Assemble Your Fajitas: Thinly slice the tenderloin against the grain, then transfer it to the cast iron skillet with the vegetables. Serve right away with warm tortillas, salsa, sour cream, sliced avocado, and crumbled queso fresco. Gather your friends and enjoy a deliciously vibrant and spicy meal!

Expert Tips:

If you're a salsa fanatic, feel free to triple the Roasted Tomato Salsa recipe for an extra-salsa-filled feast. And, for those who love a bit more heat, consider doubling the chipotle chiles to turn up the spice!

Bonus Recipe: Roasted Tomato Salsa

Craving a flavorful, versatile salsa to complement this fajitas recipe or your next fiesta? Then you NEED to try our mouthwatering Roasted Tomato Salsa.

Ingredients:

• 13 Roma tomatoes (halved)
• 1/2 medium red onion (peeled, cut into chunks)
• 1 jalapeño (stemmed, halved)
• 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro (stemmed)
• 2 limes (peeled, halved)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prep the ingredients: Place the halved Roma tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and limes in a medium-sized bowl. Toss the ingredients with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
3. Roast the Mixture: Spread the mixture evenly onto a prepared sheet pan and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly caramelized.
4. Blend the Salsa: Take the pan out of the oven, let the mixture cool slightly, then transfer it to a large jar or container suitable for an immersion blender.
5. Blend to the Perfect Consistency: Using an immersion blender, blend the ingredients on the lowest setting, moving the blender up and down and increasing speed if needed to achieve your desired texture, around 30 seconds.
6. Serve: Serve the salsa slightly warm or chilled. Delicious with grilled meats like pork tenderloin!

[1] You can achieve an extra-smoky salsa by charring the tomatoes, onions, and jalapeño on a grill instead of roasting them in the oven. Just omit the olive oil, place them on a grill grate, and char until blackened, then follow the rest of the instructions as above.

Now dust off your grill and get ready to savor some scrumptious Grilled Pork Tenderloin Fajitas! 🌮🥩🍦🥦

1. The Roasted Tomato Salsa, available in the Bonus Recipe section, can be prepared ahead of time for a more uncategorized salsa heating option.
2. The nutrition facts for this Grilled Pork Tenderloin Fajitas recipe, including details about carbohydrates, fats, and protein, would be a valuable addition to the article for those keen on nutrition.
3. Similarly, providing temperatures for specific cooking stages, such as the room temperature for letting the marinated pork come to room temperature in step 3, would ensure a successful cooking process for those following the instructions.
4. Spice enthusiasts can elevate this Sizzling Pork Tenderloin Fajitas Delight by incorporating foodie tips like doubling the chipotle chiles in the marinade for a spicier dish, as suggested in the Expert Tips section.

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