Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C) for the pork.
• Line a small rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for the nachos.
• Peel, wash, and slice or dice the vegetables.

Cooking Instructions

For the Pork

• Add the pork to an oven-safe baking dish.
• Coat all sides with the salt, pepper, and cajun seasoning.
• Add the jalapeno juice and water to the dish.
• Top the meat with the sliced jalapeno rings. Cover with foil and bake for 2 hours.
• Remove the pork from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees.
• Remove the cooked jalapenos and set aside. Use two forks to carefully shred the meat in the baking dish.
• Heat the heavy-bottom pan, add cooking fat, and wait for it to shimmer.
• Use tongs to add the pork to the pan. Cook over high heat for 4-5 minutes without moving the pork for searing. Add the remaining braising liquid to deglaze the pan.

For the Nachos

• While the pork is cooking, heat the olive oil in a heavy bottom pan over high heat.
• Add the sliced onions and a pinch of kosher salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the peppers and another pinch of salt. Cook for 10-12 minutes until soft. Set aside until the pork is cooked.
• Assemble the Fajita Nachos
• Assemble the nachos with layers of chips, cheese, and pork mixture on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
• Bake each layer in the 400F oven for 2-4 minutes until the cheese melts.
• Top with sour cream, olives, tomato, and cilantro. Serve hot.