So, trying not to make too many new dishes at the end of the month so there's room for new stuff when we go the store. I did pull out one of the pork butt (I think) roasts (store had a good price for two in a package). got it all set up for Christmas Eve meal and we ended up eating something else that night. I had multiple plans for this meat so *thought* I had pulled out the pork rub seasoning container but after slathering the meat I realized I had used the taco seasoning. No big deal but there is a different flavor profile, I did take down the pork rub anyway and added that to the mix.
Doesn't look like much of course but I didn't do anything other than the meat and rubs. No liquid at all. No extra garlic just the rubs and let me tell you... it turned out perfect. Cooked it on high for about six hours to perfection. The bone pulled right out. Plenty of juices in the pot which I spooned and basted it. I couldn't turn it over because it only had one flat side so basting happened.
It is fantastic meat. I just wanted a basic flavor for it so I can use it in multiple situations but it really tastes perfect with barbecue sauce on a sandwich. That will be happening next time.
On New Years Eve we had sandwiches and something else, I have been feeling lazy about fixing large meals being the end of the year. Although I looked up carnitas recipes and since the meat is already cooked I had to wing it on my own.
Like I usually do. Carnitas tacos courtesy of a stop at Von's for guacamole, sour cream and salsa. Make it myself? Nah... I have salsa in the fridge I made but needs to be tossed. We picked up a little container of salsa that had a more roasted flavor, took a a few generous large spoonfuls of the pork in a saucepan and a heaping spoon ('tablespoon' not the measuring spoon type) and heated that all through. It was perfect. Amazing flavor and got rave compliments from my partner and foodie extraordinaire. We each had four tacos on plain white corn tortillas with lettuce and the rest of the fixings.
If you can't make your own salsas and guac or spice mixes, go with what you can do.I don't trust avocados from the store any longer and the prices they're asking is not worth it. Salsa is a slam dunk but sometimes you want to just toss things together already made. Like my enchilada sauce, I tried making some on my own and gave my partner an asthma attack because of heating the spices in the pan too hot. So you do you, what it is about is making something flavorful, filling and enjoyable.
The greatest compliment for a cook is someone asking for seconds or going back for third helpings.
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