Crispy Pork Lomitos
Thin-sliced pork shoulder seared until edges crisp, tossed with sautéed peppers and onions, finished with lime and oregano. A fast, savory weeknight dinner that tastes like street food.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced (about 1/4 inch)
- 1 large bell pepper (red or green), sliced into thin strips
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into thin strips
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Work in two batches: sear pork slices 2–3 minutes per side until edges brown and crisp. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
In the same skillet, sauté peppers and onions over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until soft and charred at edges, 4–5 minutes.
- 4
Return pork to the skillet. Add oregano, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- 5
Serve hot with warm tortillas, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or larger
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- tongs or spatula
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