Carne Picada Con Tocino Fajitas With Bacon And Onion Recipes

TOCINO (VERSION 6)

Steps:

• In a food processor, mix together all the ingredients except the pork. The mixture should be evenly mixed without lumps.
• Massage the pork slices with the mixture made in the food processor. Ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
• Cover and let cure in refrigerator for 3 days. After 3 days its ready to cook. If you wish, it is now freezable at this point.
• To cook: In a large skillet, add the pork with 1/4 cup of water and 3 tablespoons of oil.
• Cook on medium high heat until all water evaporates and all that is left is the oil.
• Fry the pork in the leftover until pork turns a dark red color and it is slightly charred.

TOCINO (FILIPINO)

Steps:

• mix all ingredients together in a large container with a lid.
• Adjust coloring as desired.(i prefer my tocino to look a bit more bold).
• Allow to stand in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours to allow flavors to permeate meat.
• It can also be stored in the freezer for later use.
• To prepare, place in a wide and deep skillet with around two cups of water. Simmer until meat is tender and water has evaporated.
• Add 2 to 3 tbsps oil and continue to cook until meat has caramelized, moving in pan regularly to prevent from burning.

CARNE ASADA FAJITAS

Steps:

• Make the guacamole: scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl; add the remaining guacamole ingredients; stir with a fork until combined.
• Cover with plastic wrap to prevent browning.
• Make the rub: in a small bowl, combine all the rub ingredients.
• Lightly brush or spray the flank steak on both sides with oil; season steak evenly with the rub.
• Let steak stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before grilling.
• Lightly brush or spray the onion and bell peppers on both sides with oil.
• Grill over direct medium heat until tender, turning once; the onion will take 8-10 minutes and the bell peppers will take 6-8 minutes.
• Cut the onion and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
• Grill the flank steak over direct high heat until cooked to desired doneness, 8-10 minutes for medium-rare, turning once.
• Remove from grill and let rest 3-5 minutes.
• Wrap the tortillas in a foil package; grill the package over direct medium heat to warm the tortillas, 2-3 minutes, turning once.
• To serve: cut the flank steak against the grain into ¼ inch slices.
• Place the warm tortillas, sliced, meat, onions, peppers, and guacamole in separate serving dishes.
• Let each person make their own fajita by placing the fillings down the center of each tortilla and adding Tabasco to taste; wrap and serve warm.