Pork Carnitas (Slow Cooked Mexican Pulled Pork) get elevated to Tex-Mex Carnitas-Style Fajitas with the addition of sauteed veggies and delicious fixings like pico de gallo, avocados, and a sprinkle of cheese.
It starts with my Easy Carnitas recipe (Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork), which only requires 5 minutes of prep and can be made ahead. The seasoned pork is slow-cooked until it turns juicy and savory and falls apart. Then it becomes the star along with sizzling bell peppers and yummy toppings for an effortless Tex-Mex Fajitas meal.
I love this deliciously-crispy Pork Carnitas recipe because it's made mainly with simple ingredients found in your kitchen and requires minimal prep. Because the meat is seasoned and simmered in a slow cooker (a lifesaver appliance!), it is juicy and tender. A flavorful Mexican pulled pork without much time spent in the kitchen.
The best pork carnitas recipe ever!!
Jump to:
This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. You can either make the Carnitas the day before or prep your meat and refrigerate it overnight, then start the slow cooker in the morning. Coming home from work and smelling this Carnitas when you walk in the door is divine!
Leftover Pork Carnitas are also great for salad bowls, burritos, quesadillas, and filling arepas. They also freeze and reheat beautifully for another quick and easy dinner that is healthy and satisfying.
If you like this recipe, you might also like my other Latin-inspired meals
- Chimichurri Steak Tacos
- Quick and Easy Carne Asada with Guasacaca Sauce
- Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle Dry Rub
- Carnitas Street Tacos
- Pulled Pork Carnitas Quesadillas
Latin drinks to sip while you prepare these Fajitas
- Peruvian Pisco Sour Cocktail
- Passion Fruit Margarita
- Mexican Paloma
- Brazilian Passion Fruit Caipirinha
- Alcohol-free Agua de Jamaica (the best hibiscus Agua Fresca)
Finish your Tex-Mex Fajitas meal with one of these desserts
- Best Coconut Flan (Flan de Coco)
- Easy Passion Fruit Flan
- Lemon Tres Leches Cake (Torta Tres Leches de Limon)
How to turn slow-cooked Carnitas into a Tex-Mex Pork Carnitas-Style Fajitas meal in less than 15 minutes!
See the printable version of the recipe card with ingredient quantities
Ingredients needed for Tex-Mex Carnitas-Style Fajitas
- My recipe for Easy Carnitas (Slow cooker Mexican pulled pork)
- Onion cut into strips (I prefer red, but any variety will work)
- Bell Peppers cut into strips (Green, red, yellow, or orange. Any will work)
- Salt and Pepper
- Sweet Spanish Paprika
- Vegetable Oil
TIP: A Cast Iron Skillet is recommended as it will give you that char of the restaurant-style bell peppers in Fajitas. If you don’t own a cast iron skillet, ensure your pan is sizzling hot before adding the bell peppers.
Instructions
Putting together Carnitas Fajitas is easy and quick (less than 15 minutes!).
Would you like to save this recipe?
We'll email this recipe post to you, so you can come back to it later!
1. Prepare the Pork Carnitas according to the directions.
2. Saute the vegetables for Fajitas
Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet (or a regular skillet) over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil along with the sliced bell peppers and onions. Allow to sizzle for one minute, then season with the salt, pepper, and paprika. Sauté for an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp tender, and the vegetables are charred.
3. Assemble your meal
To assemble your Mexican Pulled Pork Fajitas, heat flour tortillas on a skillet and top with the Carnitas and sautéed peppers and onions.
Suggested toppings: My Aji Verde sauce, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, sour cream, avocados, sliced pickled jalapenos, lime wedges, cheese, or Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa.
Serve with Mexican Rice and some beans or your favorite sides.
Enjoy your delicious Fajitas with Pork! Buen Provecho!
I hope you make this recipe! And if this was helpful to you, please come back and write a comment below to let me know. I’d love to hear from you! Looking for other shredded meat recipes? Check out my Venezuelan Carne Mechada (shredded beef).
Equipment
Cutting board and a Cast-iron skillet (or regular skillet).
Storage
Leftover Pork Carnitas Fajitas should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last up to 4 days.
Reheat leftovers in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. If you have leftover pan juices from cooking the pork, in that case, you can drizzle them over the reheated Carnitas to restore moisture, as meat naturally dries up when refrigerated.
Refreshing Latin Drinks you might enjoy with this Fajitas Recipe
📖 GET THE RECIPE! 🍽️
Pork Carnitas-Style Fajitas Recipe Card
Ingredients
- 2 Cups My recipe for Easy Carnitas (Slow cooker Mexican pulled pork)
- 1 Onion cut into strips
- 2 Bell Peppers cut into strips (Green, red, yellow, or orange. Any will work)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pork Carnitas according to the directions in the linked recipe.
2. Saute the vegetables for Fajitas
- Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet (or a regular skillet) over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil along with the sliced bell peppers and onions. Allow to sizzle for one-minute, then season with the salt, pepper, and paprika. Sauté for an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until crisptender and the vegetables are charred.
3. Assemble your meal
- To assemble the Mexican Pulled Pork Fajitas, heat flour tortillas on a skillet and top with the Carnitas and sautéed peppers and onions.
- Suggested toppings: My Aji Verde sauce, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, sour cream, avocados, sliced pickled jalapenos, lime wedges, cheese, or Tomatillo Chipotle salsa. Serve with: Mexican Rice and some beans or your favorite sides.
- Enjoy your delicious Fajitas with Pork! Buen Provecho!
Would you like to save this recipe?
We'll email this recipe post to you, so you can come back to it later!
Notes
- Leftover Pork Carnitas are also great for salad bowls, burritos, quesadillas, and filling arepas.
- Storage: Pork Carnitas Fajitas should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last up to 4 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. If you have leftover pan juices from cooking the pork, in that case, you can drizzle them over the reheated Carnitas to restore moisture, as meat naturally dries up when refrigerated.
- The Carnitas also freeze and reheat beautifully for another quick and easy dinner that is healthy and satisfying.
- A Cast Iron Skillet is recommended as it will give you that char of the restaurant-style bell peppers in Fajitas. If you don’t own a cast iron skillet, ensure your pan is sizzling hot before adding the bell peppers.
- Suggested toppings: My Aji Verde sauce, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, sour cream, avocados, sliced pickled jalapenos, lime wedges, cheese, or Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa. Serve with Mexican Rice and some beans or your favorite sides.
Seema says
What a colourful and interesting medley, loving it.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thanks, Seema!
Jess says
Such a delicious meal!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thanks Jess! Happy you liked it. 🙂
Lathiya says
The fajitas tasted yum and it is a hit in our weekend get-together. Will be making it again.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Great! Can't go wrong with a recipe that is easy and tasty, right!? 😉 Thanks for trying it and leaving your comment!
Claudia says
Just tried the Pork Carnitas-Style Fajitas recipe, and they were amazing! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the seasoning was perfect. Definitely adding this to my regular rotation! ???
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Claudia,
This is awesome! The perfect dinner, right? So happy you're adding this recipe to your rotation. Thank you! ?
Liz says
Absolutely delicious! My husband and kids devoured their portions and your recipe will be added to our meal rotation.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Amazing! So glad your whole family loved the fajitas. Glad it was a dinner win!?
Thank you for leaving your review. 🙂
Thoko says
This fajitas were a hit. The whole family loved them, thanks for this amazing recipe.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
So glad to hear Thoko! Thanks for sharing your experience! and the rating. 🙂
Shelly says
This is a perfect quick recipe, gonna try this weekend. ?
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Great! Let me know how it goes. 🙂
Sonja says
Is it still valid to make Carnitas for Taco Tuesday? I think I'll just decide it is. The slow cooked pork, which I can prepare in advance and always have on hand in the freezer makes this such an easy Tuesday dish, that I can throw together in minutes on the day. With the toppings and veggies, it's just what I need for dinner!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Genius! Agreed, Carnitas are the perfect Taco Tuesday meal prep. You've cracked the code on easy and delicious weeknight dinners. 😉
So happy you liked it. Thank you for the wonderful review. ❤️
Ashley says
These pork carnitas fajitas were such a hit! I love that the carnitas are made in the slow cooker--they're also perfect for meal prep. I made a batch over the weekend and then had them ready to go during the week. Thanks for the great recipe!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Ashley,
You're a meal prep rockstar! ? I'm so happy the carnitas fajitas are a hit. Enjoy! ❤️
Nora says
Amazing family meal! Everyone loved it, and we are definitely going to make this again soon! Thanks!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Nora,
You're so welcome! Pork carnitas fajitas are a family favorite for a reason - easy, delicious, and perfect for seconds!
Thank you for leaving a review. ?
Stephanie says
These pork carnitas turned out great. Nicely seasoned, the pork melts in your mouth and yummy veggies. Thanks for the easy to follow instructions!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Stephanie,
Thrilled to hear the pork carnitas were a hit! Thanks for letting me know the instructions were easy to follow, too!
I appreciate your comment. ?
Swathi says
Pork Carnitas syle fajitas is delicious perfect meal with homemade soup. Thanks for sharing, my family loved it.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Swathi,
We love that this recipe was a hit with the whole family. Thanks for your review! 🙂
Sonja says
This was the perfect quick recipe I needed for my leftover pulled pork shoulder. So easy and delicious and tasted just like I remembered Fajitas from a restaurant in Germany.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Restaurant-worthy fajitas at home! Love it. Perfect way to use up and give your leftover pulled pork a second life. 🙂
Thank you for your note, Sonja!
DK says
I made this for our taco night this week and it was a great hit! The pork was so juicy and flavorful - it was the perfect dinner!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
So glad our recipe was a hit for taco night, DK! ?
Krystle says
We love your carnitas, SO good on burritos and quesadillas. We make at least once per month.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Krystle,
I love hearing our carnitas are a regular on your menu! Thanks for making it a monthly staple.
Burrito and quesadilla nights never sounded better. ?
Liz says
I'd never made pork fajitas before, just chicken, but these were fabulous! My husband kept raving about these---so delicious!!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Liz,
I love that this recipe convinced you to try something new. Raving reviews from your husband? sounds like a recipe keeper!! Love it. ?
Thanks for sharing!