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And this little piggy went to The Fight

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thetrim
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Prepping a 9 lb'r Puerco Pibil for tonight's festivities.

Even tucked him in with banana leaves from our very own tree.

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XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
Tampa Bay, FL
EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,357
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    And they're off....


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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Smoking in the Banana leaves?  Liking where your going with this. Who do ya have in the brawl?
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 6,581
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    Clever Title...This will be interesting to see the end result..What is the wet rub you put on?
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,357
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    @NPHuskerFL I'd love to see Pacquiao win it, but Floyd's gonna win most likely.  
    You have an open invite to come watch over here. 
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    I'm gonna say Mayweather wins by KO by the 7th round. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Thanks for the invite!  I'm tightening up some loose ends today and gonna probably smoke a butt later on. Enjoy the festivities my friend. Good eats await. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • thetrim
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    @johnmitchell The marinade was a traditional Puerco/Conchonita Pibil marinade. Achiote paste (somewhat hard to find, mine is from Fiesta market in Houston) orange juice, lemon juice, white vinegar, jalapeños, garlic, and red onions all blended thru multiple times w/ our Montel Blender. 
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • NPHuskerFL
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    What about the Banana leaves though?  Keep them on throughout the smoke?  Have you done this before and if so how did it affect the bark production?
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • thetrim
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    I also put together some pickled red onions and jalapeños yesterday for some tacos later
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • thetrim
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    NPHuskerFL said:
    What about the Banana leaves though?  Keep them on throughout the smoke?  Have you done this before and if so how did it affect the bark production?
    @NPHuskerFL I haven't done it this way before, but yes the leaves stay on throughout.  This is a braise cook, so there's a lot of marinade it's cooking in.  This particular dish isn't one that will give you much bark.  Maybe and probably none.
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • NPHuskerFL
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    Can't wait to see the finished product. I'm certain you'll clobber it outta the park brotha. 
    :pensive: I may want to make a trip to Denver and wrap one in some Mile High leaves for a Special Butt. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • thetrim
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    Yes.  Now you're talkin'!!!
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • thetrim
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    Do I moved the Puerco to the top rack and added a more traditional (injected  w vingar ketchup spices) shoulder to the bottoms.
    They are both happy. 

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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • thetrim
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    First taco of the night. 
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • Hawg Fan
    Hawg Fan Posts: 1,517
    edited May 2015
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    Nice cook.  You should have plenty of meat for tacos.  Love the pickled onion and jalapeño idea.  Care to share your recipe?

    Any road will take you there if you don't know where you're going.

    Terry

    Rockwall, TX
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  • thetrim
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    @Hawg Fan Happy to share:
    I made a good size batch.
    Two red onions sliced thin and uniform (I have a mandolin slicer I use - only caught my finger once)
    Two Jalapeno peppers sliced thin on the mandolin as well
    2 cups apple cider vinegar
    1 cup red wine vinegar
    1/2 cup sugar
    I also add some Italian season, pepper and Slam Ya Mama to it.
    A tablespoon or two of crushed red pepper flakes
    2 bay leaves
    Bring the liquid to a simmer on the stove
    Add the dry ingredients and dissolve the sugar and salt
    Add the onions and jalapenos
    Let it sit until cool to room temperature
    Put the onions, peppers and liquid into a jar and let it sit in your fridge for at least overnight and as long as a month or two.
    Very good on just about anything.
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • Hawg Fan
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    Thanks.  I'm gonna make your recipe next weeks.

    Any road will take you there if you don't know where you're going.

    Terry

    Rockwall, TX
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