tongue and cheek barbacoa question

[tc fish bum]

every year we do a theme meal on the 4th for 30-100 people. this year its" tongue and cheek" tacos. i know right. anyhoo were gonna do a carnitas pork shoulder- yawn. done a million. Butttttt, i was thinking of skinning the tongues rubbing them with barbacoa seasoning and smoking cheeks and tongues togeather till tender. can it be done? maybe a beer braise after a good smoke? gonna do 10 tongues and 10 cheeks. should be fun will post picks when done. any advise would be appreciated.

 

[tallbm]

A loooooooooong time ago I personally cooked about a 2 pound tongue in the oven.  It came out great!

I sliced open the top of the tongue, seasoned in and all around, wrapped in foil with a little water and cooked in the oven until the meat fell apart.  Made tacos with it :)

I think it can all be cooked well I just don't have the input for you.  I think you will have an awesome cookout should it all cook well! 

 

[tc fish bum]

update; my mexican buddy from durango (durango, mexico ) gave me some great advise. after smoking, braise the carnitas with a little adobe and the tongues and cheeks with a little mole. dang if that dont sound good.

 

[tc fish bum]

sorry " adobo"

 

[natej]

Cheeks are absolutely beautiful smoked, i do them often..

Take to 200+ or whenever they probe smooth & tender

Heres a pic of some i did recently

20170612_184650.jpg

• natej
• Jun 12, 2017

 

[ryanmn]

Cheeks are absolutely beautiful smoked, i do them often..

Take to 200+ or whenever they probe smooth & tender

Heres a pic of some i did recently

20170612_184650.jpg

• natej
• Jun 12, 2017

Is the pink color smoke ring? They almost look medium rare but you said you cooked them to 200. Is that the color when cooked to 200?

 

[natej]

Is the pink color smoke ring? They almost look medium rare but you said you cooked them to 200. Is that the color when cooked to 200?

Yes 200 or a bit north is correct, the pink is just smoke ring.. the cheek is a working muscle and need a long time to break down all that connective tissue