Have you tried using that Butt to make burnt ends?
I've done Burnt Ends with the traditional Brisket, Chucks, Pork Belly and CSRs, today I'm doing them with boneless Pork Shoulder. Pretty much the same as CSRs but using the whole shoulder split in two, looking forward to seeing how these turn out. Also, going a little different on the...
www.smokingmeatforums.com
Maybe step away from the smoker and lets talk Mexican.
Maybe some Guisado?
Guisado de Puerco con Tomatillo Pork Stewed in Tomatillo Sauce Trimmed and cubed a 5lb pork butt Dredged cubes in seasoned flour Fried till well browned and set aside 3C Tomatillos, diced 2C Onions, diced 2T Garlic, minced 7oz Green Chiles, diced 7oz Salsa Verde 1 large Jalapeno, minced 1/2C...
www.smokingmeatforums.com
Or Carnitas
The family wanted Mexican. I can do that. The Menu Authentic Carnitas Confetti Rice Ranch Style Black Beans Cowboy Caviar And all the Fixins Authentic Carnitas Chunks of pork Butt marinated overnight and then slow braised in lard till tender. Once tender they're deep fried in the same pan to...
www.smokingmeatforums.com
Menu Authentic Pork Carnitas Mexican rice Ranch Style Beans Apple Cinnamon Strudel Cake Authentic Pork Carnitas Dry brine 2" cubes of pork Then marinate for 2-3 hours in 3 parts Sour orange juice, 1 part lime juice, keep rinds in marinade and cooking. 3-5 cloves of garlic, 2-3 Bay leaves...
www.smokingmeatforums.com
Today the kitchen was mine, even the dogs got the boot... And stay out! I got up late and made a fine gut busting breakfast, after all a man can't cook on an empty belly. Eggs, sausages and biscuits with jam/butter The Menu Carnitas de Cerdo Arroz Mexicana Frijoles Pintos Pico de Gallo...
www.smokingmeatforums.com
Hmmm some Pozole?
Homemade Red Pozole I had a craving for some Red Pozole, it was an itch that desperately needed scratching, and Juanita's canned Pozole wasn't going to cut it. Cut 3lbs of pork butt into 1" - 1-1/2" cubes and trim the fat. Brown well in a skillet, lots of color and crunchy edges to build...
www.smokingmeatforums.com
Could do some kickass Puerco Pibil?
Okay, I think I've nailed it down and I'm sticking with this as my final recipe. OMG'osh is this good stuff, no more playing around with it. Puerco Pibil 6lbs of boneless Butt cut into fist sized chunks 1.5C Sour Orange juice* (*To mimic Sour Oranges for this or other Mexican recipes such as...
www.smokingmeatforums.com
And still in the kitchen, but do'able in the smoker too if you can maintain higher temps.
Trying something new today, a Sweet-n-Savory Braised Butt. Doing this one in the oven, butt I've plans to try smoking the pork first in the future. To start I cut up a 5lb Butt into fist sized chunks. Then I made a marinade/braising liquid using approximate measures of: 3C Orange juice 1/2 20oz...
www.smokingmeatforums.com