Porky the Pig Part 3

Here is another great dinner to make with your pork. This is a great dinner to entertain with and looks beautiful but is easy.  Homemade guacamole and salsa make a huge difference in flavor and taste when having tacos or fajitas at home. Below is a basic pico de gallo recipe that can be adapted for many different kinds of salsa.  I have included what I think are the best combinations but you can be as adventurous as you want. For the fruit salsas, some people like to omit the tomatoes. I love tomatoes so I keep them in but something to keep in mind.   

Pulled Pork Fajitas

Soft Flour Tortillas

Pulled Pork

Shredded Taco Cheese

Guacamole (see recipe below)

Fresh homemade salsa (see recipes below)

Fresh Homemade Pico de Gallo

3 chopped tomatoes

1 diced seeded jalapeno (feel free to leave out)

1 diced red onion

Juice of 1 lime

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt to taste.

Combine all the ingredients and enjoy. 

Corn and black bean salsa

For pineapple salsa: chop 1 can of pineapple and 1/2 teaspoon allspice (pork or fish)
For peach salsa: chop 2 fresh peaches and 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon (chicken or beef)
For mango salsa:  chop 2 cups of fresh or canned mango and 1/4 teaspoon allspice (pork or fish)
For corn and black bean: add one small can of corn and one small can of black beans (any)
For cucumber salsa: 1 cup diced seeded cucumber and 2 tablespoons chopped mint (chicken or beef)

*For smooth salsas blend in a food processor.*

Fresh Guacamole
2 avocados
2 plum tomatoes
2 shallots or one small onion
2 gloves garlic
Juice of 1 lime
1 seeded jalapeno

Combine tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and jalapeno in a food processor and pulse until chunky. Add the avocados and pulse leaving chunky.
I often double the recipe to have some to eat with chips later. If you are going to store overnight add additional lime juice.

C loves guacamole and gives it a 10. 

*For smooth guacamole blend in a food processor until smooth.*