Robert-R's Taco Bath

[ChuckO]

As most if not all you saw, Robert recently posted a thread that included "a bath" for the cook. He used Beef, I used (boneless) Pork Butt. I don't mind saying, the bath is key. These Tacos are without a doubt the best I've ever made

Robert's thread

https://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?71259-Crunchy-Tacos

Salt & Pepper, just like Robert's

8AM

Noon

Robert's bath

Pulled at 230PM, Bath time

In the bath

Off the BBQ at 5:30PM

Pulled (effortlessly)

My dinner (I ate 4, but I've been eating all day)

This is a must do again, the flavor was insanely good - Thanks Robert, fantastic cook / idea. The secret is pulling the meat in the bath. The flavor is beyond words

 

[ChuckO]

I did this cook on my 22" WSM, I tried using my 18" charcoal ring instead of the 22" ring. I basically was burned out at 5PM, only getting only getting 9 hours out of my 22" WSM. This is only the 2nd maybe 3rd cook, so it still needs to build up gunk to seal it up. I don't think I'm anywhere near seeing a 12 hour cook out of this beast. It was spent at 9 hours

 

[JeffG]

RobertR is the man, and Chuck you did his Taco Bath justice.

Love this picture..

 

[Robert-R]

Looks super, Chuck! Porklicious looking tacos. I've gotta try that with pork.

Glad you like "the bath". Hope you used lots of chipotle in adobo & a beer.

 

[Dustin Dorsey]

Looks amazing, Chuck!

 

[ChuckO]

Hope you used lots of chipotle in adobo & a beer.

I kept pretty close to the recipe, I probably used a little more than half the can of Adobo, I have to tell you, these tacos had some bite to them. The bath is the secret, I do look forward to trying this cook with a chuck roast, but I just had a feeling that Pork Butt would equally nice.

The "Bath"*:

4 cloves garlic, minced
2 chiptoles in adobo sauce, chopped (I used 1/2 a 7 oz can)
1 small white onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 bay leaves
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 Tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 cup beer (or beef broth or water)

* modified from a recipe I came across on another forum

Thanks Jeff, Dustin. I highly recommend this cook / bath method

 

[Rich G]

Definitely putting this method on the list!! Next time I get a crowd together, I'm thinking we need both the beef and pork!

R

 

[Robert-R]

fwiw - next time I make it, will use a 12oz beer instead of a cup.

 

[Cliff Bartlett]

I've got that Bath recipe printed and bookmarked too. Your Tacos look fantastic Chuck.

 

[ChuckO]

fwiw - next time I make it, will use a 12oz beer instead of a cup.

I did use a whole beer, not just a cup. I used a Trader Joes version of Corona (which is probably bottled by Corona under a TJ label) looking forward to leftovers tonight

 

[Robert-R]

I did use a whole beer, not just a cup. I used a Trader Joes version of Corona (which is probably bottled by Corona under a TJ label) looking forward to leftovers tonight

I used a MGD. I won't drink it. I keep it around for my SIL - it's her drink of choice. Was too lazy to go to the store for Mex beer.

 

[ChuckO]

Was too lazy to go to the store for Mex beer.

You need a recently turned 21 year old son. I just say "go get us some beer." I could get used to this

 

[Kemper Morris]

Nice job Chuck

 

[Rich Dahl]

Great cook Chuck, Barbs saving the recipe will be trying this soon.

 

[Barb D]

Awesome cook they look fantastic.

 

[Michael Iron]

Wow that looks and sounds fantastic. Thank you for posting this, it will likely be my next cook.