Carnitas on the WSM-Mini


 

Timothy Hoffman

TVWBB All-Star
Yesterday I decided to make carnitas.

I cheated a bit and used pork steaks instead of a roast.

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Rubbed with a southwest chile blend.

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The Smoker Joe at temperature.

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It only takes 2-3 hours for these to get done compared to overnight for a whole butt.

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Pulled and then placed under the broiler to crisp rather than fried.

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Plated on tortillas with beans, cilantro, onions, radishes and jalapenos.

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Thanks all! Jim, no hot sauce needed, the heat was in the rub!

I started the fire at 3pm yesterday and we ate around 6pm. I closed the top vent but forgot about the bottom ones. I went to dump the ash today at 1pm and still had live coals. I found this out when I burned my hand trying to lift the charcoal basket! Dont worry, nothing serious.
 
Fantastic looking tacos. And I like the use of the broiler - less mess, and healthy too!
 

 

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