Title: Slowing’ Into My First Cook (in a while)
Post by: Gringo on October 19, 2024, 03:49:09 AM
Post by: Gringo on October 19, 2024, 03:49:09 AM
Excited to get back into putting something on the grill after a much too long hiatus!
Using the Meater 2 Plus (thanks WKC 2023 Secret Santa) like a lollipop to see wheee the Glen Blue is holding temps...carnitas on in few.
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Using the Meater 2 Plus (thanks WKC 2023 Secret Santa) like a lollipop to see wheee the Glen Blue is holding temps...carnitas on in few.
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Title: Re: Slowing’ Into My First Cook (in a while)
Post by: bamakettles on October 19, 2024, 03:51:28 AM
Post by: bamakettles on October 19, 2024, 03:51:28 AM
Looking good Bobby, welcome back! Nothing like a cool early morning cook.... Get you some coffee and enjoy!
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Title: Re: Slowing’ Into My First Cook (in a while)
Post by: Gringo on October 19, 2024, 03:56:40 AM
Post by: Gringo on October 19, 2024, 03:56:40 AM
Thanks Greg! Construction zone in our back patio so fun times with a needed cook!!
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Title: Re: Slowing’ Into My First Cook (in a while)
Post by: bamakettles on October 19, 2024, 04:44:08 AM
Post by: bamakettles on October 19, 2024, 04:44:08 AM
I'm sure everyone will appreciate the carnitas! I'd be interested in hearing about your method and sauce recipe....
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Title: Re: Slowing’ Into My First Cook (in a while)
Post by: Gringo on October 19, 2024, 07:29:11 AM
Post by: Gringo on October 19, 2024, 07:29:11 AM
Thanks Greg, Midway point pics..I'll write up process and ingredients I used after we eat tonight.
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Title: Re: Slowing’ Into My First Cook (in a while)
Post by: JEBIV on October 19, 2024, 11:22:39 AM
Post by: JEBIV on October 19, 2024, 11:22:39 AM
Welcome back to cooking. It all looks grate
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Title: Re: Slowing’ Into My First Cook (in a while)
Post by: Gringo on October 19, 2024, 12:44:23 PM
Post by: Gringo on October 19, 2024, 12:44:23 PM
Latest pics.
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Title: Re: Slowing’ Into My First Cook (in a while)
Post by: bamakettles on October 19, 2024, 03:33:52 PM
Post by: bamakettles on October 19, 2024, 03:33:52 PM
Nice looking buffet! Yummm
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Title: Re: Slowing’ Into My First Cook (in a while)
Post by: Gringo on November 02, 2024, 07:42:56 PM
Post by: Gringo on November 02, 2024, 07:42:56 PM
@bamakettles, thanks. I will send details. Got thrown off with the app updates etc and haven't gotte. Will send soon.
Title: Re: Slowing’ Into My First Cook (in a while)
Post by: Big Dawg on November 05, 2024, 02:10:49 PM
Post by: Big Dawg on November 05, 2024, 02:10:49 PM
Dayum ! ! ! Where to go to become a Member ?
BD
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Title: Re: Slowing’ Into My First Cook (in a while)
Post by: Gringo on November 09, 2024, 08:52:31 AM
Post by: Gringo on November 09, 2024, 08:52:31 AM
Quote from: bamakettles on October 19, 2024, 04:44:08 AMI'm sure everyone will appreciate the carnitas! I'd be interested in hearing about your method and sauce recipe....
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Apologies for the long delay in repsonding, @bamakettles, to your note about process/recipe for this cook. Many excuses (some good and some just lazy) but here is some info on my smoked carnitas cook(s). As you know, traditionally carnitas are pork butt chunks fried in lard. Until 3-4 years ago, I did not know Carnitas were just pork butt and cooked a bit differently; came to find this out when I offered to help a friend at his football party and he said, just bring some carnitas. Story begins there but won't bore you any more.
I usually chunk 8-10lb. butt and then use:
Rub (NOT traditional bbq)
1 1/2 tbsp Cumin
1 tbsp Garlic
1 tbsp Oregano
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/2 cup smoked paprika
Easy Marinade
2 Oranges (juiced)
1 Lime (juiced)
8 cloves of garlic (peeled)
1 cup of sweeten condensed milk
1 bottle (12-16oz) Mexican coke - should have Cane Sugar - conspiracies on the coke recipe last few years :P
Onion Bed
2-4 large onions (sliced for rings)
6 Dried Bay Leaves
1 sliced lime
1 sliced orange
1 cup stock (chicken or veggie) can also use some of the marinade, if you don't put 1/2 bottle of the coke in.
1-2 half aluminum pans
Basic method
Rub the butt chunks with your cumin based recipe and allow to sit an hour
Pour marinade in bag or pot/pan and let sit overnight
Remove carnitas from marinate and let air dry couple hours before ready to cook
Get grill going to about 180-225
Setup bed of onion pan (for later)
Smoke with a fruit or nut wood chunks (Apple has been my go to as of late but works great with pecan or cherry)
Smoke for about 2-3 hours (decent browning all around)
Pull carnitas off grill into bed of onion foil pan and cover to return to grill
Crank heat up on grill to 325
Cook an other 2 hours at 325-350 until tender | Rest 30 mins and then use hand safe gloves to finger "pull"/squish the meat.
Serve with condiments (tortillas, pico de gallo, street corn, cojita cheese, cilantro, 1/4 limes, etc)
I'm not organized so thanks for putting up with scatter-brained thoughts on how I smoke/cook them.
I've also done the recipe and just vacuum sealed and put in Sous Vide for 18-30 hours and then on broil to crisp up skin. Amazing results. Hope that helps!
Title: Re: Slowing’ Into My First Cook (in a while)
Post by: bamakettles on November 09, 2024, 04:20:55 PM
Post by: bamakettles on November 09, 2024, 04:20:55 PM
Wow, thanks Bobby! I may just print this one out... awesome details and looks delicious.
Title: Re: Slowing’ Into My First Cook (in a while)
Post by: Gringo on November 09, 2024, 04:33:17 PM
Post by: Gringo on November 09, 2024, 04:33:17 PM
I get wordy....especially on a full keyboard and pc!
Title: Re: Slowing’ Into My First Cook (in a while)
Post by: Big Dawg on November 15, 2024, 12:56:55 PM
Post by: Big Dawg on November 15, 2024, 12:56:55 PM
At least locally, I have had a hard time find the fried carnitas, but I really do like them. But, what you made looks great. Thank you for the detailed recipe and directions. I am looking forward to giving this one a try.
BD
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Title: Re: Slowing’ Into My First Cook (in a while)
Post by: Gringo on November 15, 2024, 03:13:31 PM
Post by: Gringo on November 15, 2024, 03:13:31 PM
Go for it BD! Looking forward to your take!!
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