Just another day on my COVID-19 watch. T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Someday!)
However, it is Cinco de Mayo, on Taco Tuesday, during the COVID-19 craziness named after a Mexican Beer!! This could not be a better day to make Carnitas, the one dish I use to gauge any and all Mexican Restaurants!
When done right, the flavor that is produced from a long and slow-cooked pork shoulder into crispy chunks of goodness, cannot be beaten. Many people are used to cooking their pork shoulder low and slow in a BBQ smoker to make their own version of BBQ pulled pork. I must admit, that is a great dish, but for me, carnitas is up near the top of how we should be cooking a pork shoulder.
In order to make this version of carnitas extremely tender and tasty, I decided to use my Sous Vide. Check here for more discussion on cooking Sous Vide. I cut up a pork shoulder into big chunks to cook my pork faster than it typically would. Added some onion, spices, and orange to bring out some great flavors in the pork.
You certainly can’t celebrate Taco Tuesday and Carnitas without the best salsa to add to your taco. Checkout my Tomatillo Salsa here.
I’m a big fan of Birria Tacos. So if you feel the same way I do, check out my recipe for Birria Tacos here!
Happy Cinco de Mayo to All; Enjoy your Carnitas Tacos and as always; Thanks for Spending Time in My Kitchen!