Let the fun begin

 It is carnitas day at my house I have prepped, seared and spice up on big ole pan of carnitas. I am so excited. With the Blackstone and the roaster it makes quick work of the process and saves kitchen clean up as well as does not heat up the house since these have to cook 5 to 7 hours at 300 degrees

       

I cut 2 pork shoulder butt roast into 2 inch cubes rub the meat with 1 TBSP salt , I saved the bone seared it as well and add while cooking for the flavor.  Then sear on all sides to add the the flavor. 

I then add the aromatics, this is about 15 LBS so I added three oranges, three small limes, 4 cup chicken stock, 1.5 TBSP cumin, 1 tsp white pepper, 1 TBSP dried oragano, 6 bay leaves,  Placed in roaster at 300 I will check at 3 hours add more fluid if needed. then just keep an eye on it when it is fork tender they are ready. remove from roaster.. Let cool a bit then shred what you need for your meal add some juice to the shredded meat and broil for a few min turning once to crisp up the edges. 



And with carnitas you will need some fresh Pico... 

    

Instead of fresh limes I use Tajin in my Pico it dose not break down the tomatoes and turn them to mush over night.

Next will be refried beans. I do can beans and use them to make the process easier. I make sure I wash and, soak and rinse my beans well, I do not add salt until I use them so I can spice them to what ever meal we are using them for.

Then there is the Mexican street corn side dish it is amazing

We like it warm, so the cream is cream and not liquid.. 

Creamy Mexican Street Corn 

4 cups corn kernels (1 bag each fire roasted, and sweet corn)
2 TBSP butter 
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
3 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice


Micro wave the frozen corn. Add butter and mix until it is all coated.
    Combine mayonnaise, and sour cream, crumbled Cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, chili powder and fresh lime juice mix well . Add sauce to warm corn 
    Stir gently but thoroughly; you want every kernel happy and coated. 

add cheese and chili powder to top and serve warm or cold. 

And lets not forget the Tortilla's We love the La La Brand. 

OK, it is dinner time you all have a beautiful night!

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