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These were so, soooo good! What could go wrong? Thank you! Carnitas are divine! Thank you for the recipe! Its amazing.) The meat was amazing tender and crispy. Thank you Deb! Whats the difference? amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; Once heated, place the roast in the pot and sear the roast on all sides until brown and crisp. I turned my back to make slaw and guacamole. This looks much easier, and I like the fact that you add acid (lime, orange) from the beginning. My question is where do you get your corn tortillas? :) Is there something similar with chicken instead of pork? But the ones you make at home are the best. HOLY PORK FAT! I made this over the weekend and it was a big hit stuffed into steamed corn tortillas. I found this recipe online about 10 years ago. I made this slaw from homesick texan: Um. Once cooked, Id remove the pork to shred and reduce the liquid in the crockpot. I make these everytime we are snowed in :) so good. ;-). the flavor is so concentrated and intense both umami and citrus that its otherworldly. Why do you slow cook pork for carnitas? I made these. we use carnitas for tacos, for pulled pork, just adding bbq sauce. Maybe its because my avocado was not even close to being ripe. Take it out, pull it apart, chop it up, eat it. We were going to make them in the crock pot, but you have a good point that it wouldnt have that crispy-ness. after snitching a few bites to snack on before bed, i got to wake up to crispy egg & carnitas breakfast tacos YUM! My family loves it for parties. To make sure it hadnt been a fluke, I made another batch the same way and they were equally as delicious. I made something similar a couple of nights ago, but used my pressure cooker, which reduced the cooking time considerably. I adore the Michoacan carnitas and have even made them a couple of times when I have had pounds of lard on hand. Avocado slices, chopped cilantro and fixings of your choice (we love pickled jalapenos or onions, lime wedges and a bit of slaw). Took it out of cooking broth, let it cool, and removed all fatty icky stuff. Hi! have you tried them the her recipe for ninfas green sauce? Perfect. Im lucky enough to a.) Im glad I decided to serve these with guac, picked onions and that Bobby Flaw spicy slaw, all of which worked to somewhat salvage my little dried up pork bits. Hi Nicole Im unfamiliar with this. Loved! The broiled meat was good, but the fried meat was AMAZING. It smells like heaven. worked out great. Any kind of slowly braised meat is something I consistently want to eat, and this is now on my list of things to make! It probably added more salt than needed. I love cooking meats in my pressure cooker but sometimes I want that extra crisp. I also separated the leftovers from the lard to save each for later. The photos are making me drool. jalapenos. in my 9qt Dutch oven. A fatty brisket might work, but for tacos, I prefer to cook brisket this way. Same question as Kevin L. Im all about using the slow cooker these days! Cover and slow cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours. Love it! It goes from boiling to frying in the blink of an eye. These look yummy! I showed my butcher the recipe and he gave me the cut it called for. made this last night and it was a hit. Now that it has the SK seal of approval, I think carnitas are on the menu for this weekend. my sister is gluten and dairy free, what can i use instead of milk? Thanks! Bring the pot to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Living in Scotland I wont get the opportunity to try this at a restaurant -or better yet, a roadside taqueria so I will have to make these at home. I really miss Tex-Mex. Im sitting here taking a break from work while devouring some leftover chili for lunch your Beef Chili recipe. Here in Ca, (made by the Latinos) they are cooked in rendered pig fat from the start. Four years ago: Sweet Potato and Sausage Soup, Cranberry, Caramel and Almond Tart and Chicken with Forty Cloves of Garlic Ill be making this dish a 4th time this weekend for out of town guests. Add Liquid - Add freshly squeezed orange juice, lime juice, and water to the pot. Boy was I wrong. Wow, delicioso. Nevertheless, this is a stovetop recipe and you dont use the lid. Im also loving what you put in your coffee. After its cooked (pork or chicken) out, we shred and boil until crispy. Hey Deb! Delicious. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender. I love love you blog and with no good mexican here in Sydney Australia I was desperate to try this out. amzn_assoc_region = "US"; The first time, my carnitas came out a bit too crisp (burned at edges and slightly tough). Read More. That along with some scrubbing removed the black, but I LOVE my pans (All-Clad) and dont like putting them through such abuse. Oooh! While my parents were living in Campeche my momma learned how to made them so scrumptious! Enter your email and you'll receive a message every time a new post is published. thank goodness stumble brought me to your roasted tomato soup with broiled cheddar page or i would still be missing out. Your email address will not be published. I love carnitas, my favorite taco filling, and finally got to make it myself last year for my Texan husband (he loved them :). Thanks for possibly redeeming carnitas for me! Im often intimidated by Mexican cooking but this DOES look easy. Once the majority of the liquid has reduced, press stop on the Ninja Foodi and then close the Ninja Foodi Air Crisp lid. Cook slow cooker carnitas on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours. Darn this blog. This last batch was for a teacher appreciation lunch and now I know they know I love my teachers! Im a terrible cook. Some worked OK but when I viewed loin it was just too dry. Im with youIve never thought I could pull off meat like they have at all our favorite Mexican restaurantsbut Im going to have to try doing this! If you ever come to Washington State, you would be in for a treat the carnitas here are are wonderful and everywhere, and come in both hipster, non hipster and irony free. Mahalo! Im planning a trip to Texas in late August and while Ill be hitting several cities Im most looking forward to visiting Houston as I havent been there in over a year. Welcome to where it all began: This is The Original Ninfa's. When Mama Ninfa Laurenzo first began grilling skirt steak then placing the sizzling meat in a handmade flour tortilla, all from inside her family's struggling tortilla factory in Houston's East End, she had no idea she had jumpstarted a culinary revolution. Good luck! definitely do NOT add water to cover the meat, youll just end up with pork soup. Deb, can this be made ahead of time, or the day before and reheated/re-crisped? These look great! In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Your blog is a go-to, I love the surprise option. OMG these were delicious! Thank you so much for this recipe! Its thirty degrees outside and Ive git a pot of pork braising on the stove and a pot of pinto beans simmering life is good :). Now I am going to have to make this, maybe both the Texas and New Mexico versions for Christmas morning. Can somebody say THESE CARNITAS ARE THE BIZNESS because guess what they are!!!!!!! Overnight, even. (BTW, he didnt tell me carnitas were his favorite food in advance because he didnt want me to be disappointed if he didnt love this version. There certainly was a lot of black fat to scrub off but it was worth the effort. Simmering on the stove for the last 2 hours= my house smells fab. That should remove remaining grease and most stains. In her first book, Lisa Fain who you may know from her blog Homesick Texan, cooks her carnitas in a little salt and fresh-squeezed lime and orange juices (i.e. They are always being sold in front for $1 each, along with huge slabs of Tres Leches cake and agua fresca in 6 or 8 different flavors (Tamarind!). Bring to a boil, stir, cover, and put in 300 degrees oven for 2 hours. Just wanted to chime in here and say that I made these, per recipe with great success. Caged pork is typically breed to have much less fat on it. After 3 hours we still had a lot of liquid with a molten fat layer, so we fired up a cast iron skillet and spooned some of the fat into the skillet and crisped the meat in a separate pan. Everytime I make chile verde with a pork shoulder, I vow to never buy another shoulder again. Holy carnitas, batman. Thanks for this! Wow, thats so surprising! Would it be possible to sub in beef broth or something for the juices? I imagined that getting a flavor so complex, and a texture so nuanced somehow fork tender in the center and caramelized to a crunch at the edges was best left to the experts, and so I continued to pay a tremendous markup in a city not known for excellence-on-a-taco because I knew Id never pull it off as well at home. this san franciscan loves herself some tacos, so thank you for the easiest carnitas recipe ever!! Carnitas - Authentic Mexican Pulled Pork Recipe [VIDEO] I said, Honey, no more secrets about really important stuff, OK?), We raise pigs and I have to say that this recipe on a nice chunk of home-grown pork is amazing. we had em on corn tortillas with lime wedges, queso fresco, pickled jalapenos for boyperson and your slaw recipe for me, and of course chips & guac. Just made these with a little ancho chili powder added-oh man are these spot on delicious! Yay! Made it, loved it. I use a similar cooking method (braise in a little wine then fry in the rendered fat) for confit duck. Made this tonight and it was fantastic and so simple. Just a tip- make the pickled red onions with lime juice and serve with homesick texans green avocado salsa! However, I do not have a large enough heavy pan or dutch oven. New fave pork shoulder recipe by far! I had to add some fat to it to brown it. Im dying to make these carnitas but I worry that if Im not able to turn the heat up to medium high that Im going to miss out on those great caramelized edges. I even though Id try using an orange-pineapple juice. The meat was perfectly tender. I love to read your blog truthfully, the only one I ever do read. Thanks Deb. The Dutch oven is enamel and I finally got the grease out with a vinegar/baking soda mixture and a metal grease scrubber. Add cheese until it melts 3. Like life changing. Im wondering if its because of the pictures or your irresistible description! but Im glad to see this more authentic recipe. Hooray for spiked morning beverages! The meat is like buttah. You cant tame the un-tameable. Ill definitely be making these one day this week with some of my own added touches. You just fry until the juices are evaporated and all the meat is nicely crispy edged. Cook steak to 125 degrees for medium-rare, about 3 to 5 minutes per side, seasoning with salt, ground black pepper, garlic, and soy sauce while cooking. Love your blog! Once complete, use the crispy delicious meat in tacos, bowls, sandwiches, wraps, etc. Privacy Policy. I bet those would be fun to take :). Posie Harwood says 20 minutes to cook in the instapot then 20 minutes to release. mexican food. ps- Im obsessed with these recipes of yours, esp. Dont touch the meat. The only change I made was increasing the cumin to a heaping teaspoon. Ill add these to my mezze for my next dinner party (sounds rather grand doesnt it but its usually just 4-6 close friends round regularly and boy do we love our food)cheers. But thats OK. thanks so much for this recipe. I love making carnitas! Cant wait to see your cookbook! Just made this exactly as written and it worked perfectly. Seriously, i dont know why every person in the state doesnt just roll everywhere. Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker with Air Crisper. 2. :). Thanks for yet again another amazing recipe! I am not sure if I simmered it too high and the liquid boiled off too fast or if I didnt add enough water to begin with but this made one crazy burned mess on the bottom of my dutch oven! Doubled the spices and juices and apparently added way too much water and had to suck about a quart out with the turkey baster after almost 3 hours simmering. Remove tortilla from heat and set aside 4. I cooked it last night and everyone in the house raved about it. After frying for 45 minutes and developing a great fond, I also added some water to the pan to deglaze and give the meat a little sauce. I am jealous. And on a recent rainy Saturday, I hopped on the 2 train and made the journey uptown to eat carnitas made the Michoacan way. THANK YOU. But what I have really really missed is Carnitas. So simple and sinfully good. I got the meat perfectly braised in ~2 hours at a very low simmer, but got concerned that because the pot was so deep that all that tenderness would be lost if I tried to simply boil down all the liquid. surely this would be a meal to remember! But it absolutely destroys my Dutch oven like it is nearly impossible to clean. Jacob is in pre-school? I am back, starting now. Instant Pot Carnitas - WellPlated.com Kris.I presume youve given the dutch oven a good soak. Big Fan of smitten kitchen. When you ordered it, the meat was pulled out, and quickly fried, and slapped on a tortilla with lime, scallion, and cilantro. Also added 1 tsp of smoked paprika since I am addicted to it. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. k Wont matter either way. blog. Follow along via chef Padilla's video tutorial for guacamole. If you dont want your kitchen hot out the pan on the grill. The Best Carnitas Recipe - Isabel Eats Authentic Carnitas Recipe - The Anthony Kitchen Yip Lisas carnitas is awesome. Carnitas will change your life.there, I said it. Thank you for the great recipe! Another trip I use is to add about a quarter cup of brandy in the end when the pork is crisping up, it seems to add help the crispiness factor and heightens the flavor a bit. I am planning on cooking carnitas soon, with a bit of a twist using Pepsi for the liquid, or perhaps a smoky porter. I made this yesterday the carnitas AND the slaw from the book with the buttermilk dressing (I cheated and snagged the recipe from Amazon look inside.but in all fairness, I will buy this book.) Nestled in the freshly fried tortilla were long strands of meat and melted cheese. Will report back. Easy, flavorful, tender and a perfect Sunday night dinner. Braised for 2 hours in my Le Creuset dutch oven, cranked the heat for 45 minutes to brown aka fry the meat. Im still amazed! Now I just have to decide if I want to brave churros or not. Speaking of long cook, it took well over an hour for all of the liquid to evaporate and for that sizzle stage to start. Add lard and water to a cold stock pot or dutch oven. Do you de-fat at the end of the cooking when it is easier? Had much more success with slow cooker. LOVE IT! I could always use my pressure cooker and then place my meat in the air fryer or ovenbut if I can get it all done in one place, then why not. They are most often enjoyed for breakfast, yes, breakfast. So easy and impressive. Writing about thecarnitas. Have you ever made this the day before? :). Served with spicy tomatillo sauce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream. Excuse me if I missed this but Ive long heard that pork butt=pork shoulder and dont really get it but Id like to know what the pork arse is actually called then? I usually do a whole pork shoulder with garlic, cumin, orange juice, lime juice, and apples in the slow cooker for pork tacos because until reading this entry I didnt know how to make authentic carnitas, even though Ive lived in Texas my whole life. THANKS!!! Made the avocado salsa too. I then transferred meat and most of the oil/liquid into a heavy pan and cooked on highwhich only took 10 minutes for it to brown on all sides. I wonder if it would work on the grill. The last time I visited Houston, I arrived at midnight. Its a keeper in our household. They are beyond good. But my son can not have orange juice. DavidIts an honor to be part of your monthly rotation. The sauce is made by soaking New Mex red chiles, then making a puree of them in the blender with other spices. Ive never made carnitas but these look delicious. I have been looking for a carnita recipe to try and feature on my blog.. Once Ive tried this, this may just be the one I was looking for! Also it shortened the cooking time a little. I make mine in a slow cooker. I will have to make this despite my pescetarian husband. Also, is there a type of tortilla you would recommend? Now I just need to get my hands on some good avos and whip up some poco de gallo. Tender pork chunks cooked to perfection. ), threw in a bay leaf, and added more water than before. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Weve also done them with chicken for our non pork eating friends. In a 6-quart stock pot over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Here in Texas,I buy my carnitas at the grocery around the corner. THANK YOU FOOD GODDESS! Thanks again for yet another yummy recipe! Ive created these low-budget meals to help save money and offer kids a way to learn something new.. I am making these right this second! Its pork shoulder, pork butter or country-style ribs, de-boned as the meat options. How many serving would I get from this? I nodded my head and said one word: Manteca! which means lard in Spanish. I still cant get over it. I tell people about this all of the time vegetarians, even, who nod politely; my husband, who thinks its cool, but perhaps a little less than I do; this old lady on the crosstown bus who heard me talking about them on the phone But wait, theres more: not only do you only need three ingredients to make carnitas, the cooking technique is kind of brilliant. Im thinking to cook the pork in the same ingredients as listed for 8hrs? Just made the recipe for my office holiday potluck. its incredible! amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; Whether to shred the meat like pulled pork or leave it in cubes I think is determined by what youre used to eating. She is a former energy reporter for the Houston Chronicle and Reuters, and former reporter at Chron. I am so dang inspired to cook this tonight. Enough that I had to open doors and windows to deal with the smoke. This is a good dish for picky eaters because we serve it with taco stuff and barbecue sauce, so everyone has a choice. My husband and I were fighting over who got to scrap the delicious burnt crumbs out of the pan since the meat was all gone. It was barely bubbling for the two hours but I felt the second half went faster than the 45. Must try out this method thanks! PamYoure so welcome and Im glad you enjoyed the carnitas! Wit, good food, and convienence are a few of my favorite things. Or did I miss some sort of nomenclature for country ribs? I must make them! When the recipe says simmer, that means dont boil it. Loving your blog.. Sprinkle with cheese 4. So, so good, and the pork really had excellent flavor. yum! Queso! Ive gotta try this at-home recipe the next time I have a crowd over. Well, we just got our meat from a farmer friend, so this will be how we use the shoulder! However, I dont have enough time to make everything for the party on New Years day, so I was wondering if you think these could be made in advance, or at least partly made in advance. you had me at im pouring whiskey in my coffee right now as we speak, just like i always do after preschool drop-offs. Instructions. I made this but the meat was very tough not sure where I went wrong! Our family has been loving your homesick Texan carnitas tacos some of us ( a certain chubby 11 month old) so much so that weve planned her entire first birthday party around them! Put in the shoulder. Im Canadian!!! Your email address will not be published. I made a cilantro-onion-lime juice salad to put on top, and added a little chipotle salsa for an extra kick. And hopefully my mom will greet me again with a big plate of carnitas served in the form of enchiladas verdes. Really?! After the two hour low simmer, I was concerned that the liquid wouldnt evaporate but it did in exactly 45 minutes after I turned the heat up! To me (the newb) that meant a simmer. Its simple and does not contain lard. cilantro. This is a revelation. Although myforkinglife.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Also, thank you for not filling your blog with advertisements. Looking for more Ninja Foodi Recipes? If you enjoy reading and cooking from Homesick Texan, please consider supporting the site with a paid subscription. So now that I have that solved, would definitely make again! Couldve trimmed some of the fat off pre-simmer as there were a few pieces with unappetizing chunks of fat left at the end, but overall, it was freaking fantastic! Carnitas Recipe | Ree Drummond | Food Network I dont worry about deboning the pork. Create all five of Padilla's dishes. Thanks for the recipe!! Everyone loved it! I could eat them in flour tortillas, I could eat them in corn tortillas, I could eat them smothered in green sauce or I could eat them alone. Thanks for the tip, Deb! http://www.gq.com/food-travel/recipes/201109/best-family-meal-recipe-osteria-stellina-restaurant. It was the best pork shoulder I made for pulled pork. (Im thinking also of the Zuni roast chicken, which doesnt have you rub the bird with any additional fat, just trusts that the skin has enough fat to crisp itself.). Thanks! Five years ago: Easiest Baked Mac-and-Cheese, Bretzel Rolls and Stewed Lentils and Tomatoes, Homesick Texan Carnitas Thanks! I make this all the time, thanks to you. Boiled = dry meat. It is also super easy just to stick the pork shoulder in the slow cooker and let it cook away all dayno work required! I have never made carnitas, I dont even really like pork, but OMG, these were so good! Tried the Carnitas in soft tacos at El Camion on 12th Street Ave A. This was easy.. and delicious! I had never heard of them before but cant wait to try them. Add onion, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and enough chicken broth so the meat is mostly covered. Carnitas ~ Mexican Braised Pork - Leite's Culinaria No one can believe thats all it takes! Will try the slow cooker/finish in pan technique next time, though, so as to be a bit less shackled to the kitchen. Braised meats keep fantastically overnight. Diced up the meat (a bit more than the recipe calls for) and added ingredients as directed to the crockpot. Put the stuff in the pot during halftime of the early NFL games and youll be ready as soon as the late games are ending. The BEST Carnitas Recipe (tender and crispy!) - Fit Foodie Finds and great for casual parties. Ive never tasted carnitas before bet I am missing on deliciousness :). I did not read all 142 posts on this recipe (wow, it struck a bunch of nerves! I was just thinking yesterday how homesick I am. Its not going to stop me from making it again tonight though :). Heaven! I cant wait to introduce a touch of Mexico into my very northerly kitchen. Put a sunny side egg on top with a tortilla for breakfast. slow cooked deliciousness! It was fantastic both ways. Adjust seasonings to taste and serve on warmed tortillas with fixings. How many does this serve? commenter asked about making homemade corn tortillas, but I didnt find an answer and Ive been searching your site (and lots of others) for a corn tortilla recipe with no luck. Update: On second thought, Im going to nix the rib option as the pieces will be smaller and this recipe will have too long a cooking time. Served with warm homemade corn tortillas, dinner on a cold snowy night was an absolute hit. Any advice on getting/making good quality corn tortillas? I do not normally post comments, but I saw so many people with the black crust on the pan issue, I thought I would share our experience. Thank you!!!!!!!! If we have leftovers, they reheat great. The recipe sounds delightful! BTW, love your website and your cookbook, my sister and I never look anywhere else for recipes since yours are a hit every time! Traditional carnitas are braised in lard. Any ideas for using beer as part of the braising liquid? (You dont have to post this, just wanted to let you know, since I know you care about these things.) Thank you for sharing this. I regularly make Lisas pulled pork with coffee chipotle rub with the jalapeno slawto.die.for. And it of course sounds delicious! @Tanya, Just saw the same questions before mine! Cant wait to make again. This is so much easier than the traditional recipe that I have in my Mexican cookbook! I think Id also crisp up the pork and add the reduced sauce? Butter ribs do sound delicious, right? Can you recommend another cut of meat? Read More Pork enchilada verde casseroleContinue, A year or so ago, I was visiting Texas in August and stopped by my grandmas farm to say howdy. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. This is fantastic. SO good! This meal was amazing. Its a pressure cooker. *Favourites post to add to shopping list* :). Look so good. I just soak mine in water and soap if anything sticks. Thanks for the inspiration! this one is a definite keeper! I worried about how the meat would turn out from start to end (am I cutting off too much fat? Made this recipe last Sunday. They serve four of them on a plate and while they look small, I can never finish the whole thing (though I always go to the point where I make myself sick, as I dont have an off switch and theyre soooo good!). It was fantastic! This Ninja Foodi method allowed me to get it all done in less than an hour. Thank you! Paired with a white onion, cilantro, and freshly diced pineapple slaw, it was gave a nice citrus sweetness! Im cooking for seven on Sunday and want to be sure of quantities? We had carnitas breakfast tacos the next day. I may or may not have had a little taste of the meat already, and yum! So I got it to a roiling boil and then ladled off 8-10 cups of liquid (skimming some of the fat off the top and adding it back to the pot to the meat had something to brown in.) Mama Ninfa's Original Tacos al Carbon Fajitas in a Flour Tortilla with Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, and Chile con Queso. Ive made these twice in the last week, and both times the results were wonderful, but the road therenot so much. Can someone point me in the direction of the buttermilk jalapeno cabbage and radish slaw in the pictures? Well be making these again and again! Also I very successfully use a nice ale + coriander + marjoram + garlic + bay leaf + onion braising liquid in mine. The Original 1924 Tijuana Recipe with Shaved Manchego Cheese and Crumbled Roasted Garlic ADD CHICKEN FAJITAS 5. . I was in the southern part of the country, in Granada, which is not too far from the, Read More Fish tostadas, Veracruz styleContinue, When my grandparents were in graduate school at the University of Kentucky, they wereof coursehomesick Texans. Love your writing. Add sausage or other favorite toppings like pepperoni or chorizo. Find all my Top Southern Air Fryer recipes in one place! these look amazing. Salsa salvation: Ninfa's green sauce | Homesick Texan I barely covered the meat with water, added a healthy dose of salt and a bit of orange juice to help with the caramelizing of the meat. (Granted, I was splitting time between my four-year-old and the carnitas at the time.) Cant wait to try! Brilliant the last 20 mins. Thanks, Dear Deb, I left kitchen for a bit and the water most have evaporated within 15 to 20 min. 4.80 from 5 votes Print Pin Rate Add to Collection Course: Appetizer Cuisine: Mexican Keyword: Creamy Avocado Salsa, Mexican Green Sauce, Ninfa's Green Sauce, Ninfa's Recipes Then I worried that there was to much liquid to cook away. Keep it coming, Deb! Sublime! It turned out just as the recipe stated. I could not believe this stuff wanted me to leave it alone to turn out the best! It will keep a week in the fridge and freezes well. Now its a keeper. (Although the tuna carnitas in someones comment sounds very interesting!) Totally making this. Highly, highly recommended. http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com/2009/06/buttermilk-dressing.html. I made this tonight on a bit of a whim and it was DELICIOUS! We are definitely adding this to our regular rotation. Ever. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Top tortillas with scrambled eggs, ranchero sauce and cheese. Yeah you heard that right. Your photos are wonderful! My husband and I have been eating (mostly) Paleo and its always hard to find recipes that fit in that category, and this definitely does (and its often a go-to dish at a Mexican restaurant for us too). Tasty! Continued with the recipe and about 30 min into the boiling down the liquid, beautiful, tender, delicious-looking meat appears! I was scared to boil the meat so I stopped heating it when there were some bubbles but not many. They were simply outstanding. Ive made this meal, following your recipe, on several occasions since and currently making a huge portion to enjoy throughout this years 4th of July weekend celebration! Get the easy copycat recipe with tomatillo, green tomato, avocado, jalapeno, garlic, and sour cream.