Cast Iron Pork Fajitas
Sizzling, savory, and bursting with flavor, Cast Iron Pork Fajitas are a weeknight dinner favorite that brings the bold taste of Tex-Mex cuisine straight to your table. This recipe pairs tender marinated pork with colorful peppers and onions, cooked to perfection in a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. The high heat of the skillet creates a beautiful sear on the pork. Locking in juices and giving the vegetables that signature charred edge that fajita lovers crave.
The magic begins with a simple flavorful marinade. A blend of lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and a touch of smoked paprika. Which infuses the pork with zesty depth. Letting the pork marinate for at least 30 minutes ensures every bite is packed with flavor. Once it’s time to cook, everything comes together quickly. The cast iron skillet’s heat retention and even cooking make it the ideal tool for achieving restaurant-style results at home.
Serve the sizzling fajitas straight from the skillet with warm flour tortillas, fresh cilantro, and your favorite toppings like guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or shredded cheese. They also pair beautifully with a side of Spanish rice or black beans.
Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just looking to spice up your dinner routine, Cast Iron Pork Fajitas are both easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying. The recipe is versatile—swap in different veggies, adjust the spice level, or try it with different cuts of pork, like tenderloin or shoulder. Best of all, everything cooks in one pan, making cleanup a breeze. Flavorful, fast, and fun to make, these fajitas are sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Fire up your skillet and enjoy the irresistible sizzle!
Cast Iron Pork Fajitas
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tsp salt-divided
- 1 1/2 tsp pepper-divided
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 2 pork tenderloins-trimmed
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil-divided
- 2 colored bell peppers-cut into 1/4 strips
- 1 onion-sliced into 1/4 strips
- 2 cloves garlic-minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro-minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 12 small tortillas-corn or flour
Instructions
- Combine 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, cumin, chili powder, garlic, oregano and allspice in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cut each tenderloin into 1/3 pieces horizontal. Pat dry with paper towels and sprinkle with the spice mixture.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons oil to skillet and coat skillet. Cut each pork tenderloin in half so it will fit in the skillet. Add pork to skillet and cook until well browned on both sides. Temperature should register 135', about 5-7 minutes per side. Transfer each piece to a cutting board and tent with aluminum foil.
- Add remaining oil and bell pepper to skillet and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Off heat stir in cilantro and lime juice.
- Slice pork crosswise into thin strips. Stir in any accumulated juices from carving the pork back into the skillet. Push vegetables to one side of skillet add pork to the empty side of skillet.
- Serve fajitas with tortillas and toppings.