Game Day Smoked Carnitas

[Redicans]

Been a bit since I posted a cook. Been smoking a lot but have been lazy with the pics. Smoking a 7lb pork shoulder today for Carnitas! A favorite of mine and the family and friends for sure!! Perfect for a day of watching football! Tacos going down later!

Seasoned up with a blend of cumin, smoked paprika, Mexican oregano, salt and pepper chipotle chili powder onion and garlic powder. Will check back in later. Last shot is fours hours in and temping at 149. Bark is looking good!

 

[JLeonard]

Looking mighty good! with the week of arctic weather we’ve been having here in the south I’m doing good to get out from under the blanket and off the recliner to make coffee!

Jim

 

[Redicans]

I feel for you Jim, have lots of friends and family around the country who are dealing with that blast of cold weather that's been raging for a while!

 

[Redicans]

For all you peeps suffering brutal weather here is a Pic from my front yard today. Hope it brings you some warmth and you are smoking something good to eat!!

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

Man those pics look good. That last picture makes me miss Oahu! We lived on Fort Shafter while stationed there and so thankful we were able to. Weather is damn near perfect every day, kids got to experience some of the nicest beaches in the world. Now that I’m thinking about it, my son wasn’t born yet while we were there maybe we need to get stationed there again

 

[Redicans]

Thanks Upnorth! Yeah not a bad place to live fore sure!

 

[Brokenhandle]

Food is looking good!
Pictures look even better! Haven't been to Hawaii since I was in the 1st grade. And JLeonard sounds like you need a sip or two out of a bottle!

Ryan

 

[Redicans]

Thanks Ryan! That sounds like a long time ago! A trip back would be good, Haha!!

 

[JLeonard]

Food is looking good!
Pictures look even better! Haven't been to Hawaii since I was in the 1st grade. And JLeonard sounds like you need a sip or two out of a bottle!

Ryan

Or a chug or two!
and I’m googling plane tickets to Hawaii!

Jim

 

[Redicans]

Carnitas tacos were damn good! Pretty happy how everything came out! This may be my favorite of all things I smoke and eat!! Total comfort meal! Great afternoon with good friends and good games!!

 

[912smoker]

Never been to Hawaii but that's a fine looking plate ! Excellent work

Keith

 

[Redicans]

Never been to Hawaii but that's a fine looking plate ! Excellent work

Keith

Thanks 912!! It was very tasty!!

 

[indaswamp]

Awesome looking tacos! Great color on that pork butt! Congrats on the carousel ride!

 

[chilerelleno]

Some good looking pulled pork tacos... I'll take six, please.

 

[JLeonard]

Turned out great! Now I really am Looking at tickets to hawaii!

Jim

 

[Redicans]

Thanks Guys!! Appreciate it!! Must say I am in a total food coma after all the tacos I ate! Hahaha! It was a great day and all guests were sent home with more then enough for tacos for their families. Really which is why I love to cook! I love people just being so happy after a good Meal!!

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Those are some great looking taco's Sean!

 

[TKOBBQ1]

Tasty looking tacos

 

[chopsaw]

Looks fantastic !

 

[jcam222]

Man that pic of the whole butt and the color is a thing of beauty. Love the spices you used including the Mexican oregano. I'd certainly love some of those tacos. I'm long overdue for some Mexican fare.