Title: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: Gringo on April 26, 2024, 06:53:57 AM
Post by: Gringo on April 26, 2024, 06:53:57 AM
Anyone interested in a Virtual Cookoff for Cinco de mayo (next week)?
I say cook off but really just photo share with some key points on the prep and cook for a Latin style bbq/menu?
I plan to do carnitas and tres leches and trying to see if the club wants to join in for this theme??
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I say cook off but really just photo share with some key points on the prep and cook for a Latin style bbq/menu?
I plan to do carnitas and tres leches and trying to see if the club wants to join in for this theme??
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Title: Re: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: JEBIV on April 26, 2024, 08:40:18 AM
Post by: JEBIV on April 26, 2024, 08:40:18 AM
Sounds like fun to me, except I will be out of town
Title: Re: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: bamakettles on April 26, 2024, 08:55:44 AM
Post by: bamakettles on April 26, 2024, 08:55:44 AM
Sounds fun, will check my schedule!
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Title: Re: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: bamakettles on April 27, 2024, 10:30:19 AM
Post by: bamakettles on April 27, 2024, 10:30:19 AM
Hey Bobby, I mentioned it to Kellee and she's already thrown out a dozen ideas..... Twist my arm a little more to get me to cook on the grill and share pics lol... Weather permitting, count us in!
Title: Re: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: JEBIV on April 27, 2024, 12:43:38 PM
Post by: JEBIV on April 27, 2024, 12:43:38 PM
Quote from: bamakettles on April 27, 2024, 10:30:19 AMDo it, arm twist complete
Hey Bobby, I mentioned it to Kellee and she's already thrown out a dozen ideas..... Twist my arm a little more to get me to cook on the grill and share pics lol... Weather permitting, count us in!
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Title: Re: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: Gringo on April 27, 2024, 01:25:49 PM
Post by: Gringo on April 27, 2024, 01:25:49 PM
Cool thanks @Jebiv and @ Bamakettles, working on doing carnitas on a hot hot grill myself.
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Title: Re: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: Gringo on May 03, 2024, 05:22:00 PM
Post by: Gringo on May 03, 2024, 05:22:00 PM
Carnitas on the menu for me...and a Tres Leches from Claudia!
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Title: Re: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: RRRanger99 on May 04, 2024, 04:44:13 AM
Post by: RRRanger99 on May 04, 2024, 04:44:13 AM
The calm the day before....
Title: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: Gringo on May 05, 2024, 02:19:04 AM
Post by: Gringo on May 05, 2024, 02:19:04 AM
It's a rainy 🌧️ morning but gotta do this....it's that time when you commit to something prior to and the day of you're just not feeling it!
Actually, once I got the carnitas on the Glen Blue "that feeling" started kickin' in.
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Actually, once I got the carnitas on the Glen Blue "that feeling" started kickin' in.
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Title: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: Gringo on May 05, 2024, 05:20:51 AM
Post by: Gringo on May 05, 2024, 05:20:51 AM
Coming along...just wrapped in a BOO (Bed of onions) which is actually white onion, garlic, bay leaves, limes, oranges and veggie stock.
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Title: Re: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: RRRanger99 on May 05, 2024, 06:35:25 AM
Post by: RRRanger99 on May 05, 2024, 06:35:25 AM
Wow @Gringo , Is that a chicken and pork combo for the carnitas? Looks delicious!
Title: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: Gringo on May 05, 2024, 07:15:51 AM
Post by: Gringo on May 05, 2024, 07:15:51 AM
@RRRanger99 , thank you, it's actually all pork. Looks deceiving in this case. I did use some paprika but not heavy since I was going for the Latin flavors of the traditional carnitas (Oregano, cumin, garlic, salt/pepper). I did spritz with coke but the normal dark of the deep lard fat fry carnitas method wasn't used so color is a little light.
Overall real fun cook. Finishing up now and rest and then transport to the party
. Thanks again. 
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Title: Re: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: bamakettles on May 05, 2024, 08:44:09 AM
Post by: bamakettles on May 05, 2024, 08:44:09 AM
Looks awesome @Gringo Nice Job!
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Title: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: cdp8 on May 05, 2024, 09:28:51 AM
Post by: cdp8 on May 05, 2024, 09:28:51 AM
Wow! What's your address? ;)
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Title: Re: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: bamakettles on May 05, 2024, 03:46:03 PM
Post by: bamakettles on May 05, 2024, 03:46:03 PM
Not Carnitas..... Still a solid entry I'd say! Marinated outside skirt steak tacos, grilled Elote Salad, guacamole, homemade crema and flour tortilla chips n dipping cheese. Kellee also made bunellos for desert. Kudos to @AZ2FL for the corn n tater ring. Love that accessory...
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Title: Re: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: bamakettles on May 05, 2024, 04:26:01 PM
Post by: bamakettles on May 05, 2024, 04:26:01 PM
Cheers all!
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Title: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: Gringo on May 06, 2024, 06:18:27 AM
Post by: Gringo on May 06, 2024, 06:18:27 AM
@bamakettles, hands down won for sure 🥇!!! Excellent spread and much more into the spirit of cinco de mayo! Your condiments look awesome! The skirt steak is a great idea and your sear is spot on! Thanks for joining in, sir. Give my regards to Kellee on her participation!!!
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Title: Re: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: bamakettles on May 06, 2024, 06:35:43 AM
Post by: bamakettles on May 06, 2024, 06:35:43 AM
Quote from: Gringo on May 06, 2024, 06:18:27 AMIn it for the fun buddy....... I've made these skirt steak tacos many times, but I think we had the most fun with the corn. I learned how to make my own southwest seasoning and we unlocked the mystery of crema - something I hear a lot about on cooking shows we watch but I've always been kinda "meh" about trying it. It is truly soft silky savory citrusy goodness! I highly recommend trying it if you might like that kind of dressing. The Elote Salad is definitely printed out and secured in the bamakettles recipe book. We don't do corn much but when we do, this will be it!
@bamakettles, hands down won for sure 🥇!!! Excellent spread and much more into the spirit of cinco de mayo! Your condiments look awesome! The skirt steak is a great idea and your sear is spot on! Thanks for joining in, sir. Give my regards to Kellee on her participation!!!
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Your carnitas looked amazing as well and I'm sure were the hit of your party.
Cheers!
Title: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: Gringo on May 06, 2024, 07:51:21 AM
Post by: Gringo on May 06, 2024, 07:51:21 AM
Nice on the non-traditional family recipes! You truly went all out on this challenge!!
Yes I failed at getting pictures of the plating (it got busy) and it was a group effort where I was given the protein and a dessert. So, final pics would have up'd the game for sure! Looks like a blast at your house!!!
I'll say, the carnitas came out with a great Smokey flavor, much more than a whole butt on the grill. Logically the larger chunks create more bark coverage than just one 10lb butt so I think that's how it happened. The smoke was pronounced and paired perfectly with the Mexican themed spices. I used cherry wood and very pleased with them. The bed of onions and other things was used to moisten the cook. Some at the party mixed their carnitas in with it and the results were super moist and tender bites!
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Yes I failed at getting pictures of the plating (it got busy) and it was a group effort where I was given the protein and a dessert. So, final pics would have up'd the game for sure! Looks like a blast at your house!!!
I'll say, the carnitas came out with a great Smokey flavor, much more than a whole butt on the grill. Logically the larger chunks create more bark coverage than just one 10lb butt so I think that's how it happened. The smoke was pronounced and paired perfectly with the Mexican themed spices. I used cherry wood and very pleased with them. The bed of onions and other things was used to moisten the cook. Some at the party mixed their carnitas in with it and the results were super moist and tender bites!
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Title: Re: 5 de mayo - Carnita Cook Off
Post by: bamakettles on May 06, 2024, 10:42:42 AM
Post by: bamakettles on May 06, 2024, 10:42:42 AM
Quote from: Gringo on May 06, 2024, 07:51:21 AMYep, I missed a few shots I would like to have had such as carmelizing the corn on the summit after shucking. I had my cotton / nitrile gloves on while turning them with my hand and couldn't snap a pic. It was a busy day, but fun and totally worth the effort. Your cook looked a bit more involved for sure. I'll have to try Carnitas some time - the moist and tender bites sound wonderful.
Nice on the non-traditional family recipes! You truly went all out on this challenge!!
Yes I failed at getting pictures of the plating (it got busy) and it was a group effort where I was given the protein and a dessert. So, final pics would have up'd the game for sure! Looks like a blast at your house!!!
I'll say, the carnitas came out with a great Smokey flavor, much more than a whole butt on the grill. Logically the larger chunks create more bark coverage than just one 10lb butt so I think that's how it happened. The smoke was pronounced and paired perfectly with the Mexican themed spices. I used cherry wood and very pleased with them. The bed of onions and other things was used to moisten the cook. Some at the party mixed their carnitas in with it and the results were super moist and tender bites!
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I was catching up with a friend in Florida today and he made birria and lengua tacos that also looked amazing. So much fun with this hobby - always something fun to learn and tasty to eat!
Thanks for starting this cook off thread. I feel that I learned a lot that I would not have otherwise!
Cheers!