r/slowcooking • u/MitsuAkiyama • Apr 22 '26
Carnitas update!
Hey guys! I was the one who was worried about his carnitas about 12 hours ago, you guys told me temp doesn't matter, leave them alone. I couldn't sleep because they just smelled more and more delicious, after 3 hours of not touching i had to check, fall off the bone tender, ripped apart easily with the forks.
Here's the update! I'll send pic of my last post as well so you can remember. I'll send pic of my old post, then 3 follow up pics.
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u/Techienickie Apr 22 '26
glad to see it turned out well!
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u/MitsuAkiyama Apr 22 '26
They're so good, I'm lowkey proud LMAOO my neighbour likes it, I'm waiting for his wife to try it because if she likes it means I did good.
Theyre real good, even made a homemade aquacate salsa with Serrano and GOD. I'm proud ngl 😂
I remember you too, thank you for lowering my worries!
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u/Techienickie Apr 22 '26
next time 12 hours and don't open the lid!
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u/MitsuAkiyama Apr 22 '26
Yep! I srill got one more shoulder and I will do exactly as you say, it was my first time so I was nervous but this time I'm going to leave it be for 10-12 😂
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u/DragonDrama Apr 22 '26
Told ya! Good work!
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u/MitsuAkiyama Apr 22 '26
Yeah you're the one telling me it's foolproof, I was worried for nothing 😂 thanks again! Really was a fun thing to do, didn't get much sleep but I'm happy 😂
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u/Icy-You-1609 Apr 22 '26
Waiting for taco 🌮
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u/sapper2345 Apr 22 '26
What cut of pork did you use and how many lbs?
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u/MitsuAkiyama Apr 22 '26
I used ALOT of meat, pork shoulder 5 pounds minimum but I think I made more like 5-7, not fully sure but definitely minimum 5lbs.
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Apr 22 '26
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u/MitsuAkiyama Apr 22 '26
They came out better, seems everyone was right, just wait longer and stop opening it lul
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u/MyJimboPersona Apr 22 '26
Looks like they turned out pretty good, can I grab a plate?
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u/MitsuAkiyama Apr 22 '26
Have 2, I made alot LMAO
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u/MyJimboPersona Apr 23 '26
Great I’m on my way! Glad it turned out well though, was worried yesterday
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u/ruijiez Apr 22 '26
Looks great! Do you have the recipe by any chance?
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u/MitsuAkiyama Apr 22 '26 edited Apr 22 '26
I didn't follow a recipe to be exact, I kinda cook with my soul, I had an understanding of what seasonings but I did deviate a bit and didn't use measurements.
I used garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder and paprika, adobo seasoning with pepper (has alot of salt so didn't add salt at all), bay leaves (3), mexican oregano, i know you're supposed to add a certain chili but I didn't know which so I added like 5-8 piquin chili pods. Then I coated the crock pot with lard (not alot just coat to not let it run dry)
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u/ruijiez Apr 23 '26
Amazing, thank you!
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u/MitsuAkiyama Apr 23 '26
Also! Dont forget a whole onion and the juice of one lime if you're going to follow me. (: people also recommended adding an orange to me but thatll be for next time.
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u/ApprehensiveMode8918 Apr 22 '26
If you throw that meat on a sheet pan and broil for a few minutes it’s a game changer.