Best Pork N Pepper Tortillas Recipes

SALT AND SPICE PORK WRAP

Steps:

• Season pork chop with onion salt, cayenne, and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chop and cook until lightly browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Cut pork chop into 1/4 inch strips, return to the skillet, and cook until no longer pink.
• Smear the center of the tortilla with salsa or guacamole; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Place pork strips on top of the cheese and roll tortilla up into a wrap.

MIX-N-POUR TORTILLA RECIPE (GO AHEAD & MAKE A DOUBLE BATCH!)

Steps:

• DirectionsCombine all ingredients & whisk together until batter is smooth. Lightly oil cast-iron pan or griddle (I used bacon grease on a griddle) & heat on medium-high heat for a minute or so to get it hot.
• Pour 1/4 to 1/3 cup batter onto hot surface. (depending upon how big & thick you want your tortillas) Use the back of measuring cup to spread and thin the batter to about 5"-6" tortillas.
• After about 2 minutes cooking on the first side, flip and cook the remaining side. When tortilla is fully cooked remove from pan and place on a rack until all tortillas are cooked.
• Enjoy tortillas hot or allow to cool completely & then place in airtight bag and store in the refrigerator. Consume within about a week or so.

PORK TAQUITOS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder and cayenne; cook 1 minute longer. Add the pork, cheese, cilantro, salsa and lime juice. Cook and stir until cheese is melted., Place 2 tablespoons filling over lower third of each tortilla. Roll up tightly. Secure with toothpicks. Place taquitos on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8 minutes. , Cool completely on a wire rack. Discard toothpicks. Place taquitos on a waxed paper-lined 15x10x1-in. baking sheet; freeze until firm. Transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 3 months., To use frozen taquitos: Arrange desired number of taquitos in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with toppings.

PORK TACOS WITH ONIONS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Put a rimmed baking sheet under the broiler; preheat 5 minutes. Toss the pork with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning in a large bowl. Transfer the pork to the hot baking sheet and broil 5 minutes. Meanwhile, add the bell peppers, thickly sliced onions, 1 tablespoon olive oil and the remaining 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning to the bowl; toss.
• Turn the pork and scatter the vegetables around it. Broil, tossing the vegetables and turning the pork occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and charred around the edges and a thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145 degrees F, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the pork to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. (Continue broiling the vegetables, if needed.)
• Toss the thinly sliced onion, radishes, cucumbers, jalapenos and brine in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add the cilantro, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the lime juice; toss.
• Slice the pork and toss with the peppers and onions. Serve in the tortillas with the cucumber salad and lime wedges.

PORK & TORTILLA CASSEROLE (CHILAQUILES DE PUERCO)

Steps:

• Stale tortillas are best for this recipe, in any case when you have cut the tortillas intp strips spread them on a wire rack and leave for a couple of hours Combine pork, 1 onion& salt in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil and turn the heat down, continue simmering, covered for about 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is very tender Pour the veggie oil into a pan and heat it to 375F and fry the tortilla strips until crisp-you may have to add a little oil but wait until it is hot before continuing, place the fried strips on paper towels to drain Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet and add the remaining onion, saute until soft 4 minutes Add the chilies, garlic& cumin, saute 1 minute.
• Stir in the undrained, chopped tomatillos, bring to a boil and simmer covered 15 minutes Add creamo, cook uncovered over medium heat stirring frequently until the mixture has reduced to 2 2/3 cups about 12 minutes, stir in the cilantro Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Mix cheeses in a small bowl.
• Shred the pork (use 2 forks).
• Spread half of the tortilla strips on the bottom of a shallow 2 1/2 quart, greased baking dish, add layer of pork, cream mixture and cheese, in that order and then repeat the layers Bake until hot through and golden on top appx 30 minutes.
• Garnish with tomatoe slices and sour cream.

SKILLET PORK AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Slice the pork on an angle into 1-inch-thick pieces; season with salt. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the onion and bell peppers; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender and slightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Add the pork and sear over high heat until browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to the plate with the onion and peppers.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic, sage and tomato paste to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the tomato paste turns brick-red, about 1 minute. Add the pepperoncini slices and their liquid, then pour in the wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add the broth and return to a simmer. Arrange the pork in a single layer in the skillet; add the onion and peppers and sprinkle with cheese. Transfer to the oven and broil until the pork is cooked through, 4 to 7 minutes.
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