Subj : Fajitas was: weather and
To   : Dave Drum
From : Ruth Haffly
Date : Wed Oct 26 2022 11:28:31

Hi Dave,

 DD> Although fajita originally referred to these strips of beef skirt,
 DD> fajitas now are made with a variety of fillings, such as
 DD> green/red/yellow peppers, onions, chilies, and jalape+Xo peppers.
 DD> (FROM THE WIKI)

 RH> It's one of those things that made a fast hit in the culinary
 RH> world--street food hit the big time. I had my first one when we were
 RH> stationed at Fort Hood, TX............and many more since.

 DD> Fajitas are .... ok. But, IMO, they are over-hyped and over-priced. I
 DD> much prefer carnitas.   Bv)=

They're both good. (G)


 DD> My late brother, Robert, who was an accomplished chef learned about
 DD> fajitas working in a Mexican owned restaurant in Corpus Christi, TX.
 DD> He told me this recipe was as close as anything he had found to what
 DD> he was taught during his time there.

 DD>       Title: Fajita Seasoning (DRY)
 DD>  Categories: Herbs, Chilies, Rubs
 DD>       Yield: 3 Tablespoon

 RH> A bit of dried orange peel adds a nice taste to it.

 DD> Or Mandarin or Tangerine or Pomelo. I do orange zest in my carnitas -
 DD> which I prefer to fajitas.

Just that hint of citrus, but I'd not use lemon or lime, gives a nice
accent.

 DD> This recipe also makes great burritos, with a white cheese sauce made
 DD> with pepper-jack cheese over it. Side with beans and rice and a nice
 DD> pico de gallo for a complete and (very) filling meal.

In smaller quantities for me, but yes, I'd enjoy that meal.


 DD>   UDD NOTE: I highly recommend that you bring the pork to
 DD>   a boil, reduce to a simmer and skim the scum BEFORE
 DD>   adding the other ingredients. Otherwise all of the
 DD>   ingredients that float will mix with the scum and be
 DD>   skimmed out along with the scum and the dish will be
 DD>   largely under-seasoned.

Smart idea. (G)

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Ruth
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