1/4” cut pork butt

[Dirty Steve]

Hello everyone. Months back my cut sliced up a pork but for me. I took half and smoked it seasoned up like Al Pastor style standing up on a kabob with pineapple top and bottom. While I loved it my wife was ok with it, my kids weren’t into the flavors so much. Hard to believe being in Southern California, Mexican food on every corner. My question is I have about four lbs in the freezer. Any ideas on how to cook this? Season it differently and go the same style? I appreciate any input coming my way.

 

[SmokinEdge]

Marinade in pineapple and orange juice with some fresh lime, salt pepper and garlic. Then grill hot and fast for taco meat or slice into strips and fry for fajita meat with peppers and onion.

 

[Dirty Steve]

Fair enough smokin. I’ve only smoked shoulder before, I wasn’t sure if it would be to tuff that way. I’ll thaw it out tomorrow for taco Tuesday. Done deal.

 

[SmokinEdge]

Fair enough smokin. I’ve only smoked shoulder before, I wasn’t sure if it would be to tuff that way. I’ll thaw it out tomorrow for taco Tuesday. Done deal.

Some of the muscles in the shoulder “butt” are a bit chewy, hence the citrus marinade, this really helps tenderize the meat and gives a great flavor. Also when cooking thin pork slices remember you only need to reach 145F IT a medium rare, so don’t over cook the pieces, this helps a lot with tenderness. I try to pull around 150-155 IT. We love pork tacos and fajitas as well as Al Pastor.

 

[912smoker]

You didn't say how thick they were cut but pork steaks are amazing!

Keith

 

[TNJAKE]

You didn't say how thick they were cut but pork steaks are amazing!

Keith

Step away from the beer Keith. The thickness is in the title

 

[DougE]

Step away from the beer Keith. The thickness is in the title

We don't read no stinkin' titles!

 

[912smoker]

Step away from the beer Keith. The thickness is in the title

Opps must be the drinks AND the grandkids

Keith

 

[chopsaw]

Opps must be the drinks

Got me too . I read 1/4 " , but the word " cut " made me think he had a pork butt that was cut into 4 pieces .