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Braised Pork Carnitas

Braised Pork Carnitas

By Cucina Traeger

We’ve done the impossible. We made carnitas even better by braising them in beer inside a Traeger grill. Start with a well marbled boneless pork shoulder and break it down to two inch chunks. Then toss the chunks into a Dutch oven and cover with beer and water and let it cook down for about 3 hours.

Tempo di Preparazione

15 Verbale

Tempo di Cottura

3 Orario
30 Verbale

Pellets

Alder
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredienti

main
1 (1,6-1,9 kg) spalla di maiale disossata e ben marezzata
1 (350 ml) birra in lattina
2 TeaspoonSale
1/2 TeaspoonCumino Macinato
2 Tablespoonlardo o grasso vegetale
12 tortilla di farina o di mais
1/4 Cupsalsa verde
1/2 Cupcipolle a dadini
1/2 Cupcavolo o lattuga spezzettata
1/4 Cuppico de gallo
1/4 Cuprapanelli affettati
2 Tablespooncilantro fresco
1/4 CupGuacamole
Unità di Misura:

Passi

  • Step 1

    Slice the pork into 2-inch chunks and arrange in a Dutch oven or a roasting pan. Add the beer and top off with enough water to barely cover the meat. Stir in the salt and the cumin.

    Ingredienti
    • 1  (1,6-1,9 kg) spalla di maiale disossata e ben marezzata

    • 1  (350 ml) birra in lattina

    • 2 Teaspoon Sale

    • 1/2 Teaspoon Cumino Macinato

  • Step 2

    On the stovetop over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil.

  • Step 3

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 300°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

  • Step 4

    Carefully transfer the pan with the meat to the grill grate. Roast the pork, uncovered, until the meat is very tender, about 2-1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Add a bit more water to the pan if most of the liquid has evaporated.

    02:30

    300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

  • Step 5

    When the pork is tender, drain off any remaining cooking liquid and discard.

  • Step 6

    Break the meat into bite-sized chunks with a fork. Add the lard to the pan and return the pan to the grill grate.

    Ingredienti
    • 2 Tablespoon lardo o grasso vegetale

  • Step 7

    Increase the grill temperature of the Traeger to 400°F. Cook until pork is browned and some bits are slightly crisp, about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

    00:15

    400 ˚F / 204 ˚C

  • Step 8

    Make tacos with the carnitas and desired toppings. Enjoy!

    Ingredienti
    • 12  tortilla di farina o di mais

    • 1/4 Cup salsa verde

    • 1/2 Cup cipolle a dadini

    • 1/2 Cup cavolo o lattuga spezzettata

    • 1/4 Cup pico de gallo

    • 1/4 Cup rapanelli affettati

    • 2 Tablespoon cilantro fresco

    • 1/4 Cup Guacamole

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