Who likes Carnitas?

[radio]

These are dead simple to make, but are incredibly delicious!

I cubed up some pork shoulder and cooked in the pot until well browned, then drained and added one jar of Herdez salsa casera and simmered until the meat was tender. Been making these for 20 years and they never disappoint!

 

[idahopz]

A better question might be "who doesn't" :D

Seriously, that is some fine looking food!

 

[Phil Chart]

Looks great we eat tacos about 2-3 times a week here in my house. Those sound simple and will have to give them a try for something different
Thank

 

[radio]

Looks great we eat tacos about 2-3 times a week here in my house. Those sound simple and will have to give them a try for something different
Thank

I have tried other canned salsas, but Herdez is the best I have found. The red comes in varying stages of heat, so examine the label carefully as it will have a bar denoting mild or hot. I usually add a can of Green and two cans of Red, but had no Green in the pantry this time.

 

[chilerelleno]

Those look delicious, nice job.
Now I want a few tacos.

I agree, Herdez is right up there.
I use a lot of their salsas and chiles in my cooking, really like their Chipotles in Adobo sauce.
Their canned/jarred salsas, cooking sauces, chiles, fruits and vegetables are very good.
Those are good, but I don't care for most of their 'fresh' products, e.g. tortilla chips, tortillas and such.

After seeing this, I may have to make some carnitas this weekend.
I do my Carnitas a lil'different.
I marinate cubed pork shoulder in 3 parts orange juice, 1 part lime juice, generous amounts of salt and cumin for 3-4 hours.
Then lightly deep fry on med heat for about two hours, finish on high heat to crisp.

 

[Phil Chart]

Thanks for the heads up

 

[radio]

Those look delicious, nice job.
Now I want a few tacos.

I agree, Herdez is right up there.
I use a lot of their salsas and chiles in my cooking, really like their Chipotles in Adobo sauce.
Their canned/jarred salsas, cooking sauces, chiles, fruits and vegetables are very good.
Those are good, but I don't care for most of their 'fresh' products, e.g. tortilla chips, tortillas and such.

After seeing this, I may have to make some carnitas this weekend.
I do my Carnitas a lil'different.
I marinate cubed pork shoulder in 3 parts lime juice, 1 part orange juice, generous amounts of salt and cumin for 3-4 hours.
Then lightly deep fry on med heat for about two hours, finish on high heat to crisp.

Those would be to die for alright! forgot to mention I squeeze Lime juice on them just before devouring. Never tried the O.J, but Lime and Pork are a match made in Heaven

 

[myownidaho]

I love carnitas. Toss in a little milk halfway through the cooking process and let the pork fry a little when the liquid is gone and heaven awaits.

 

[noboundaries]

I've never tried the milk. Might have to give that a shot.

I generally use leftover, smoked pulled pork to make my version of carnitas. Throw the leftover cold PP in a pan with a little oil, chopped onion, minced garlic, chili powder (or reconstituted chilies), cumin, and Mexican oregano. Squeeze a lime or two over top and cook until the onions are soft and the liquid has evaporated. Slather on fresh corn or flour tortillas.

Time to pull another butt out of the freezer!

 

[myownidaho]

We’re talking about a 1/4-1/3 of a cup. The lactic acid does nice things to the texture.

 

[chilerelleno]

I've never tried the milk. Might have to give that a shot.

I generally use leftover, smoked pulled pork to make my version of carnitas. Throw the leftover cold PP in a pan with a little oil, chopped onion, minced garlic, chili powder (or reconstituted chilies), cumin, and Mexican oregano. Squeeze a lime or two over top and cook until the onions are soft and the liquid has evaporated. Slather on fresh corn or flour tortillas.

Time to pull another butt out of the freezer!

Now that use of PP leftovers is right up my alley!
I make a lot of leftover BBQ into tacos.
Nice recipe, Liked.

 

[SmokinAl]

They sure look good!
Nicely done!
Al

 

[johnmeyer]

These are dead simple to make, but are incredibly delicious!
I cubed up some pork shoulder and cooked in the pot until well browned, then drained and added one jar of Herdez salsa casera and simmered until the meat was tender. Been making these for 20 years and they never disappoint!

When you say "cooked in the pot" were these fried? I assume the answer is "yes," since I think that is how carnitas is normally cooked, but I just wanted to make sure. They sure look good!

 

[radio]

When you say "cooked in the pot" were these fried? I assume the answer is "yes," since I think that is how carnitas is normally cooked, but I just wanted to make sure. They sure look good!

Yes, I used a large stew pot with canola oil to fry them until well browned, then drained all the remaining oil before adding the Herdez, covering and simmering until tender

 

[R Blum]

I never knew what they were. I always see packages of meat that say "for carnitas". Now I know.

 

[kit s]

Hey all
Love carnitas. Though like chilerelleno i do mine a little different. I put cubed cuts of pork shoulder in crock. Add a little chicken broth, cilantro, diced onions, cumin, chili powder (depending on how much heat i want a little i use regular chili powder a little more heat i use abrol, for the hotest i use Carolina reaper powder) orange juice plus some wedges of orange peel and all, salt, and last but not least milk and a little canola oil. When all is done and tender, them i scope out meat fry until crisp wrapped in a corn tortilla and i to use Herdez (like because it does not have as much vinegar as most of the others. I use my own home made salsa if i still have any. In a pinch i will all so use Pico Pica (same reason as Herdez)
Chase all with an Ice cold beer...

 

[chilerelleno]

Had my wife pull a boneless pork shoulder out of the freezer, so Sat or Sun shall see some Carnitas.
Mmmmmmm, yeah!