Anyone have any ideas (recipes, etc.) for carnitas?

EvansEgger

The wife and I love carnitas and yesterday our local store had a special on pork butts for 99 cent per pound. Of course I loaded up, but want to do something different than pulled pork. So why not carnitas. I love to eat it at my favorite Mexican restaurant so it makes sense to make it at home. One recipe I found is by Diana Kennedy at http://food52.com/recipes/13098-diana-kennedy-s-carnitas which is very popular. Maybe add some orange juice to the water for sweetness. Any ideas?

The Cen-Tex Smoker

I'm doing Barbacoa (the beef version) as we speak. The rub and braise would be perfect for carnitas too. This is one flavorful dish.

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1145985/barbacoa-chuckie-a-la-centex/p1

Budgeezer

@ The Cen-Tex Smoker  what did you use for the braising liquid?  Was it just the drippings from the chuck roast?

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Budgeezer said:

@ The Cen-Tex Smoker  what did you use for the braising liquid?  Was it just the drippings from the chuck roast?

no. It's in the recipe I posted on the link. It's a little ingredient heavy but it was awesome. 

Budgeezer

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

Budgeezer said:

@ The Cen-Tex Smoker  what did you use for the braising liquid?  Was it just the drippings from the chuck roast?

no. It's in the recipe I posted on the link. It's a little ingredient heavy but it was awesome. 

Thanks, I neglected to scroll down far enough.

texaswig

 I dont have a egg yet so I cube it up throw it in the pressure cooker for 45 minutes.then pull it,mix with taco spices.then put it on a sheetpan under the broiler to crisp them up a little.everyone loves them.

Dave_Matthews

Check out the thread 'Carnitas! here in the forum.
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1149244/carnitas#latest

Dave

Davekatz

Love carnitas on the Egg! Here's a few versions I've done and they have all been tasty:

http://www.food-fire.com/index.php/2013/03/07/carnitas-nachos/

http://www.food-fire.com/index.php/2012/06/19/1st-carnitas-of-the-year/

http://www.food-fire.com/index.php/2011/03/03/carnitas-2/

http://www.food-fire.com/index.php/2010/07/15/carnitas-with-pickled-onions/
 

Richard Fl

TPork, Butt, Carnitas, Beli

For aficionados of pork, carnitas(Little Pieces of Browned Pork) are an all-time favorite in Mexico. For some reason the carnitas in the state of Michioacan have always been considered the best...couldn't be any easier!!!! Here is the recipe!!!!!

INGREDIENTS:
3 lbs Pork Shoulder, Skin & Bone Removed
2 tsp Salt, or to taste

PROCEDURE:

1. Cut the meat, with the fat, into strips about 2 by 3/4 inches. Barely cover the meat with water in a heavy wide pan. Add the salt and bring to a boil, uncovered. Lower the heat and let the meat continue cooking briskly untill all the liquid has evaporated- by this time it should be cooked through but not falling apart.

2. Lower the heat a little and continue cooking the meat until all the fat has rendered out of it. Keep turning the meat until is lightly browned all over- total cooking time is about 1 hour 10 minutes.

3. Serve immediately for best flavor & texture.

4. Carnitas can be eaten as a main course or as a hearty botana accompanied by guacamole or preferably a fresh green sauce or Salsa Mexicana Cruda

Recipe Type: Main Dish, Meat

Source
Source: BGE Forum, Beli, 2009/01/06

his should help!

 

 

EvansEgger

Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

BBQ Paddy

I'm using Richard Fl's recipe. I have to put together a good carnitas for a friend's party and that looks like it will work very well.

Griffin

My wife has a killer recipe for carnitas that she got from her friend's grandmother (who is from Mexico and won't/can't speak English). I'll try and get it from her tonight. If not, and you need another idea, I'm typing up a post for Hatch Chili Pork Stew that will be up tomorrow. Not carnitas, but something different than pulled pork.