Smoked Pork Carnitas

[Shiz-Nit]

Doood that is looking good indeed

 

[landarc]

I love smoked butts for making carnitas, makes them even better than normal carnitas.

 

[craig chamberlain]

I have a question since I've never Smoked Pork Carnitas, can I use a Boston butt since I already have a couple in the freezer?
thanks,
Craig

 

[JONESY]

I have a question since I've never Smoked Pork Carnitas, can I use a Boston butt since I already have a couple in the freezer?
thanks,
Craig

Absolutely, thats what I used. I was really pleased with the way these turned out, just make sure you braise them in some stock and spices to finish cooking, it adds a great layer of flavor.

 

[Big George's BBQ]

That looks Great

 

[craig chamberlain]

Thanks Todd for the information, I'm hope to give it a try this weekend if I can work it in time wise.:grin:

 

[titos]

Do you have any measurements on the ingredients?

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[J-Rod]

Looks farkin' delicious! Great, now I'm hungry.

 

[MisterChrister]

My plans for my butt tomorrow just took a HUGE turn and are headed South of the border. Thanks for the great idea!

 

[chingador]

drool

 

[titos]

thanks Jonesy

with a bit of help I made me my own. Damn it was delicious saved most of it for some tamales in a few weeks. I'm sure they'll be a hit with the family

 

[dirtmcgirt]

Looking good guys. Man this is making me crave pork...so it's a good thing that I brought some leftover butt with me for lunch today!

 

[code3rrt]

Some fine lookin' food right there, Yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuum!

 

[chingador]

Here is how a few Mexican restaurants in Houston do carnitas:

They slow roast pork but then let it cool, cube up, then deep fry the chunks. It is awesome. I am sure deep frying in lard would even be better.

a really nice twist on that would be to smoke a pork but to 160 degrees, cube and fry. Should be tasty.

 

[LiveSimple]

How did you heat your corn tortillas?

 

[Deadfloyd]

Good Post. looking for a tailgate item and just think I found it.

 

[sixtringr]

Mmmmm looks like I need to make some too!

 

[Deanr]

I think carnitas are best when crisped up at the end on a hot griddle or cast iron pan after pulling. Not too much to dry them out, just a quick crisp and flip.

Sometimes when camping I use county ribs to save time.

 

[KingRanch450]

Nice