Robert-R
TVWBB Diamond Member
Wazita's Carnitas.... I don't know anyone named Wazita (& if I did, I wouldn't admit it).
& these aren't the real carnitas - where chunks of pork shoulder are cooked in lard.
But they do fit the definition:
car·ni·tas .kärˈnēdəs.
noun
(in Mexican cooking) braised or roasted pork served shredded in small pieces, often as a filling in tacos, burritos, etc.
It was 113, 112, 110 & 110 the last few days. We don't have AC so I'm cooking outside as much as possible.
Wanted to make something EZ that complemented the ambient temps.
Chopped a small onion & 3 chipotles.
Had about 2 pounds of pork butt left over from from a previous cook - usually use 5-7 pounds.
Topped the roast with 3 - 4 tbs of adobo sauce from the can, added the chilis, onions & salsa verde.
Covered with foil & into the Performer to braise at 350* with the lid on until the meat falls apart - 3 1/2 hours or so.
Removed from cooker.
Shredded in juices and put under high heat broil in the oven.
Let them get toasty.
Turned everything over.
Repeated until things got to my liking.
Time To Eat!
One of my wife's favorites. Enough left over for an EZ taco dinner tonight.
& these aren't the real carnitas - where chunks of pork shoulder are cooked in lard.
But they do fit the definition:
car·ni·tas .kärˈnēdəs.
noun
(in Mexican cooking) braised or roasted pork served shredded in small pieces, often as a filling in tacos, burritos, etc.
It was 113, 112, 110 & 110 the last few days. We don't have AC so I'm cooking outside as much as possible.
Wanted to make something EZ that complemented the ambient temps.
Chopped a small onion & 3 chipotles.
Had about 2 pounds of pork butt left over from from a previous cook - usually use 5-7 pounds.
Topped the roast with 3 - 4 tbs of adobo sauce from the can, added the chilis, onions & salsa verde.
Covered with foil & into the Performer to braise at 350* with the lid on until the meat falls apart - 3 1/2 hours or so.
Removed from cooker.
Shredded in juices and put under high heat broil in the oven.
Let them get toasty.
Turned everything over.
Repeated until things got to my liking.
Time To Eat!
One of my wife's favorites. Enough left over for an EZ taco dinner tonight.
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