How to Host a Good Carne Asada

[@Phisk3n]

As a Scandinavian man with no interest in hosting a carne asada, I must still always watch when the CEO of hairline blesses the world with a video 🙏

[@DillonTrinhProductions]

But, do you cook though?

[@khartoumist1031]

You should probably host a carne asada anyway tbh

[@cloudyview]

I think this is an invitation to his carne asada... 🤷‍♂️

[@AB0BA_69]

It's OK man. We all know how tough it is when you don't have any friends to invite,

[@timmyopally]

Let me know when to come through, I'll bring some extra beers

[@videogamecreativeinc.702]

Just incase you don't hear it enough. I love the way you do ads. I love the fact you are honest and don't say that you use the product, it is just super tasteful.

[@internetshaquille]

Thank you :)

[@SourSourSour]

Shaq has the platonic ideal of ads that I hold everyone else up to, and they all consistently fail

[@LeahreTard]

Its crazy to me that other youtubers haven't adopted his style yet?

[@McDonaldsCalifornia]

@@LeahreTard I think Shaq has more freedom than the average KZbinrs given that he has both a successful career outside of KZbin and a big and dedicated community on his channel

[@alexnolasco1339]

He probably has that sweet sweet Mexican gene that causes our hairlines to never recede

[@eelvee]

It's late evening and the sun is about to roll behind the horizon. Juices from the meat are dripping down on the charcoal, causing pale ashes to raise in the fresh, yet still warm, summer air. Soft chatter gently flows to you, drowning in the sound of crickets, as people are filling up their glasses in the summer house. You take a slow sip from the slightly warm, yet still refreshing beer can as you gaze at the first, slightly trembling, star in the sky, thinking that you'll never feel this good in your entire life.

[@gabrielvilar]

Feels like straight outta disco elysium, great

[@kat8559]

blessed up

[@KennyZ1615]

Vibes

[@BreadBoyWeeb]

Dawg what are you doing

[@Anonymous-so1ho]

Damn you're right I never will feel this good

[@pinchecookie]

traditional vegetarian options to be found on a carne asada are nopales, corn, chilaca peppers, mushrooms, calabacitas, and potatoes and onions down on the coals in reynold's wrap... these are all grill friendly so they can coexist in the grill if that's ok with your vegetarian guests but if not, you can have a separate small charcoal grill for veggies or grill veggies first and then the meat

[@Ferrousbull]

Grilled nopales, onions, and Chile güeros are classic Sonoran asada accompaniments. And you can usually get pinapple, guacamole and/or rajas all over Baja California. I'm sure other places have other standard options for vegeterians. The sad fact is that loads of traditional Mexican food is fairly adaptable to vegetarians, but some of that tradition has been lost in Mexican American food where menus are more limited to meat, cheese and masa. Things seem to be changing though, and the options you list are great options.

[@_ten]

do you have any videos on this?

[@pinchecookie]

@@_ten oh damn no man I don't make videos myself and I've never looked this up it's just my normal carne asada experience + having vegetarian friends but... I'll look into it

[@kat8559]

Damn got me thinking about some veggie skewers 🤤😮‍💨 idk if it would work w traditional carne asada but I love a balsamic-marinated veggie skewer And I don't even like veggies that much (blame my autism!) 😂

[@pinchecookie]

@@kat8559 cherry tomatoes, squash (calabacita), mushrooms, onion and bell pepper skewers work great with that

[@R0bertRodriguez]

You're the pinnacle of a new age of content creating. Concise with no fuzz, straight to the point and wonderful with a touch of humor. Keep at it man!!

[@lemonysnick5171]

He's fantastic at it too. Very likeable

[@hebe4703]

Not this man giving you (actual) helpful tips, and throwing in a whole PLAYLIST! Give this man an award. The playlist is a vibe.

[@clamallama]

Fun cultural difference: in the US, people invite you from X to Y hour. In México (unless they are extremely explicit about it), when you get invited to a house, it means you are invited from X to infinity, and unless the host's are not enjoying your company, it really means you can stay as much time as you want. My friend's parents (mexican) living in the US live in a country club where the neighbors are slowly mexicanizing. While I visited, they were invited for lunch at around 3 p.m. They left at 2 a.m. The wife was angry and upset, but the husband was SO happy because we just kept serving him one tequila after the other and the grill kept being turned back on for late night munchies. That is mexican bonding. Long and steady. If you drink hard and fall early, you'll miss out and leave a bad impression.

[@Bllue]

As a mexican introvert this has been a lifelong struggle bc bruh i just wanna go home but i also know 8 pm is too soon and goodbyes are supposed to take 3 hours

[@KD-ou2np]

@@Bllue show up late!

[@thegentlemandrummer8753]

Mexican here who hosts many carne asadas. You nailed it on the dot. Cook in ABUNDANCE. There should be leftovers for every guest to take for themselves AND for their family members at home who couldn’t make it. Skirt steak, beef finger ribs, and sausage cooked over Mesquite charcoal or wood are the staples of any carne asada! A great addition is molleja(beef sweet breads) or some English cut ribs. The beef is typically marinated with beer, lime juice, and seasoned with orange pepper, then cooked to medium well to well done for the crispy edges of meat. And don’t forget to wrap some whole onions in foil and throw them right in the fire throughout the cook to add with the tacos. It’s the best! Those that are inside usually handle the tortillas, guacamole, rice, beans, and salsas. Guests will usually never come empty handed, whether it’s beer, dessert, or sides, you can expect people to contribute. Carne asadas are my favorite thing about my culture.

[@pipinuka4087]

Great tips 👍🏻

[@WhyForWhatNow]

Beef sweet breads has got to be one of the best sentences ever 😍 I'm Australian and envy the neighbours over there

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

Mexican always have the habit of overcooking meat....... Every single asada I go to the meat is rubbery to dry ass jerky in techture and dryness...... And all the old folks complain of constipation.........

[@RoxasLov3r4Ev3r]

My best friends in high school were Mexican. One girl's family owned a restaurant and would host soooo many giant parties just like the one you described so often with sooooo many friends and family. She'd always invite us and we got to spend the ENTIRE day together because that's basically how long the party lasted for us, even though the Mexican family/guests would come like 2 - 3 hours later than the "party time" LOL. And they lived out more in the countryside and owned goats and so we'd have tons of space to run around the woods :D This video brings back sooooo many memories. Their food was always SO goddamn good!!! They were always so generous with serving everyone even with expensive and labor intensive foods like tamales. I love Mexican people's generosity and food so much 😭💔💔

[@internetshaquille]

🥲

[@Ferrousbull]

Some money saving tips from an Asada Vet and fellow Poe-Cho: Desmillo (beef chuck) sliced thin is a cheaper and, in some ways, a better cut than arrachera. It's fattier which means it holds on to that marinade flavor better. Boneless (sin hueso) is usually a better buy, but sometimes you can find the bony version cheap. Don't forget the chicken. You can get dark meant cheap. Boneless legs and thights are best, but hard to find with skin on. If you're okay removing the bone yourself, you can load up on $1/lb meat otherwise bneless/skinless is a solid option. It's better than bony since it cooks much faster and is easier to slice for tacos. Cook chicken at lower heat since it's thicker and fattier. For vegetarians try mushrooms. I usually load up on buttons/crimini, try to get bigger ones for grilling ease, or but you can put smaller ones on a skewer. The quality of marinade varies wildly by carnicería. It's not hard to make yourself. The essentials are acid (lime juice or vinegar), orange juice, salt, and garlic (fresh or powder, I use both). I also throw in guajillo chili powder and Mexican oregano, a little oil for browning (extra for the mushrooms, since they don't have much of their own fat), and sugar if the oranges aren't very sweet. For chicken I like cumin too. For chicken and mushrooms this works well as a slurry so it clings to the meat, not so much for the beef since the higher heat tends to scorch the marinade and obscures the nice beef flavor.

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

Beef chuck is one of the worst cuts.super tough and chewy... How is it fattier? Chuck is the leanest cuts since it's the shoulder blade, a actual moving muscle. Thus making the beef tight and hard.... Flank is located on the Belly, never moves which makes it soft.

[@Ferrousbull]

@@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo Desmillo sin hueso doesn't have much intramuscular fat, but it has lots of larger fatty despoites which hold marinate very well and crisp up beautifully. It can be tough, but a propper thin cut and a little sit in a marinade usually ensure it's sufficiently tender.

[@123fallout123]

Just wanted to say thank you for the tip on using beef chuck! It was a hit and I still get texts asking what I used for the steak tacos haha

[@perezjohanna]

FYI the carne asada playlist can also double as a mopping playlist 🔥

[@duncancooper]

Looking positively sun-kissed, my man

[@djcarlo]

Hopefully I can attend one your cook outs one day!!

[@internetshaquille]

I’ll trade you food for a set 🤩

[@nate7645]

extremely based

[@mogator808]

uncomfortably based

[@ochiai3]

@@mogator808 disgustingly nastily based

[@alehut]

Gotta say I've never personally broken enough bean to fill an entire plastic bag with beef juice but, you do you

[@danasantos6949]

A very wonderful vegetarian substitute is nopales! just putting some thick slices of queso fresco on the grill for a bit so they can get charred. Scallions can't also be missing (cebollines) let them soften wrapped in aluminum paper and they're the perfect match for your arrachera tacos. Besides salsas you can't forget some pico de gallo to add some added freshness to your food Overall it was a wonderful guide as always c:

[@mateuspokemon01]

Here in Brazil we do this exact same thing, but we call it "Churrasco" (instead of Carne Assada) which literally means barbecue in English

[@AresZeph]

we usually do thicker cuts, like picanha or ribeye, chicken wings, sausages, chicken heart, pork. And as side dishes we do garlic bread, rice, white bread, "vinagrete(imagine vinaigrette with onion and tomatoes)" and farofa( seasoned cassava flour, shaquille should try it sometime).

[@mateuspokemon01]

@@AresZeph Farofa is the best!

[@anonymousanonymous4690]

@@AresZeph chicken wings is American not Brazilian

[@AresZeph]

@@anonymousanonymous4690 chicken wing is a bird you dum

[@danielolivares5]

@@anonymousanonymous4690what are you talking about

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Dang lots of excellent tips in here, like in general for hosting any kinda of grilling party. Glad you gave out tips for catering to veggies / vegans too! Well done!

[@ElDuardo01]

You just HAD to say it 😂

[@tedandzedrock]

Gotta say, was not expected to be catered to as a vegetarian in a video about carne asada. That cauliflower al pastor sounds fantastic though 👀

[@47ejecting2]

That Spotify playlist is wild. My wife and I are moving to the suburbs, so I was hoping to host a large housewarming, getting-to-know-you food party. But I cannot imagine their first impressions when I, a pasty white boy, bust out that tecnobanda et al.

[@LadyAmatsu]

I've heard of jackfruit used as a meat substitute but I've never tried it myself. I too also remember going to many family gatherings with cousins-of-cousins-of-cousins-twice-removed and never seeing them again until the next big gathering.

[@MrJakson112]

I love jackfruit, but you have to season/marinade it heavily, it doesn't taste like anything alone

[@nezbut7]

now i wanna invite everyone i know and have a god damn FEAST.

[@internetshaquille]

THATS THE SPIRIT

[@mcfaddenhall2896]

This was actually a video about how to make your BBQ a tax write off. Good job. 👍🏻

[@chiepah2]

I'm not Mexican, but my fiancée is and boy was it a culture shock. 3 hours in I asked her when is this over and when should we start heading out, she looked at me and laughed. Parties do be like that. Whenever I agree to go I now always have a pocket excuse ready so I can leave after a mere handful of hours without it being rude.

[@internetshaquille]

my grandpa loves using "we have to go home and water the grass" lmao

[@CBandTh3Jake]

@@internetshaquille Xd ill have to start using that

[@Ferrousbull]

The other taboo is running out of food. If you host your Mexican family buy extra and plan for leftovers. It's pretty common to send people home with to go containers. The beauty of a carne asada is everything works great as leftovers. Rice and bean are universal sides for Mexicans, and make great burritos. Leftover meat can be more tacos, quesadillas, or salad topping. Salsas can be used to make any dish better, or learn how to make huevos rancheros. It's a super easy way to use up salsas that aren't super spicy.

[@radicalmallard]

I'm mexican and autistic and that is one of the things I love about white ppl parties! short and sweet, you talk with ppl, eat, hang out, then go home. There's sometimes a schedule for the party? Awesome, I love knowing what I'm getting myself into. When you're invited to a Mexican parties and they say it "starts after 4pm" and that's about all the info you're getting. You'll probably be staying until 12 am and also helping clean up at the end

[@maesemenese]

@@internetshaquille that's not very Mexican of your grandpa

[@stuartdavis798]

Your ancestors wouldn't mind that you use an E-lectronic grill. They wish that they could have had one and would of also used the Mesquite pellets.. They are happy for you! Thanks for the video and your other ones you make also. They provide gobs of information and are entertaining. So much so that even if I have no plan to duplicate what you're making, I watch so I can get a laugh or two. Your ancestors would also be proud of you for the joy you bring people.

[@internetshaquille]

Thank u Mr Davis I’m touched

[@Kobe005]

As someone who doesn't have any real interest in cooking and which 70% of your tips are lost on I must say : I stay subscribed for the wit.

[@Matando]

3:31 I'm sure if you invite the auditor from the IRS you'll have nothing to worry about XD

[@milliehayes]

This is maybe the Mexican version of a Passover Seder, minus the religion? Everything looks delicious and I think you've inspired me to have a taco Shabbat. Thanks for sharing.

[@aribavel2757]

Matzo-Taco FTW!!!!

[@milliehayes]

@@aribavel2757 I'm not mad at it.

[@KnivingDispodia]

L’chaim!

[@kat8559]

Blessed up

[@RogueBones]

“There will be a few vegetarians here” makes 8 Jamaica flowers haha

[@tammydotson4897]

I so enjoy your videos! I always learn something new and know I can trust your advice/techniques. Thank you!

[@korowme]

I recommend a bag of totopos to eat with the beans and salsa too, guests will love them

[@AlejandrofromMexico]

As always, right on the spot! Awesome video Shaq

[@aguardientes]

ngl i was ready to hate on that playlist but i saw that aguita de melon was on there and that immediately sold me, nothing but pure good sweet vibes, al 💯 y pasadito ... felíz día de la batalla de puebla, fight your local french person in celebration 🇲🇽

[@PankoBreading]

Im always down to fight some French over some pastries or something idk no puse atención en la escuela

[@Akumu74]

The excitement i feel when i see a new netshaq

[@jezebel324]

I always check to make sure I’m subscribed after these Vids cause they’re just that good

[@smtitmas]

this is a great video full of so much concise and useful information that I'm still digesting (haha) it even after having watched it multiple times.

[@Dotmw]

Queso Poblano tacos are also a good vegetarian option. Stick some cheese in a poblano, roast it, chop it up in a pan to get it crispy. Ethan Cheblownski has a great video on it.

[@sirdoux8878]

para los veganos puedes poner un guiso de flores de palma, cabuches, quelite, nopales e incluso totopos con salsa pico de gallo, ahi tienes algo facil

[@EvanRobert]

"But how in-tune with my ancestors am I truly being as I load compressed mesquite sawdust into my electronic grill?" 🤣🤣 That line bought my like!

[@Morijr-pj2cw]

1:53 When he said Squirt I felt that

[@TheBongoMan]

I'll always drop what I'm doing when I see that netshaq notification

[@fliagm]

Fkn saaame

[@riciaswebb406]

I always enjoy your videos. Great tips.

[@Anyakolokol]

Carne asada with friends and family is everything!

[@jac1011]

Your really one of the -best- most affordable on youtube!

[@saxmastergq]

you're the only channel I don't watch at 1.5 speed on

[@jamescassar5348]

You watch at 1.5 speed? Damn life must be boring 🤣

[@PankoBreading]

Executive dysfunction gang

[@mcfarofinha134]

Brazilian here. Churrasco is the same but we don't marinate the meat and we tend to use different cuts, but everything else is pretty similar. Make sure there's leftovers, drink a fuckton of beer, and party into the night. Maravilha, né parça kkk

[@Thedarkknight2244]

I consistently tell myself that its impossible for a man to maintain this channel's high standards of video sign offs. and this guy consistently proves me WRONG!

[@robertmcdonald5090]

probably too late for this event, but hibiscus al pastor with some pineapple bits works very well!

[@LordZelgadis1]

was expecting a 12 hour long video my man

[@antoine594]

1:15 it looks like you guys are having a genuinely good time here

[@Dryenwc3]

those are paid actors

[@roflolmayopter]

LMAO opening that playlist with El Sondito was a bold choice that I very much respect

[@internetshaquille]

eso.... ESSSSOOOOOO!!!!

[@m_a_k_e_n_n_a]

it's giving chicano alison roman with the hosting tips, 10/10 and now i'm gonna make carne asada on my apartment building's roof

[@internetshaquille]

Did u see her smash a burger with a slotted spatula

[@m_a_k_e_n_n_a]

@@internetshaquille buddy….. the way I cringed

[@teetrevor]

Awesome as always. Gracias! 🎉

[@McSwift0421]

Always love your videos. While I'd love to follow this advice, I've lived in New England long enough to know there' no way I'm finding the meat for this. Great video!

[@wippysnib]

Hi NetShaq. Love your videos. Can you please put your invideo texts somewhere besides the bottom? I use captions/subtitles and it is difficult to read both when they're in the same spot! Thanks!

[@Triniwn]

so ive actually tried eating jamaica flowers (calyxes?) and the ones you get bulk from the winco, while great for the infusion, are weirdly gritty??? would not feed guests those, maybe you really gotta rinse em

[@PankoBreading]

Gritty is a massive understatement, one time I tried making them and I didn't wash the flor super throughly so the end result was like eating super tart glass tacos, if you're gonna prepare them please soak and rinse the jamaica many many times

[@jaldarith]

Shaq: I know Misen is not your sponsor for today, but I wanted to tell you that the pan I ordered kicks major ass! I told you I'd update you, but I couldn't find a company email or anything to send you my thoughts. So here I am!

[@j.s.3414]

Just the thought of being around people for 12 hours makes me exhausted...you are truly a saint.

[@jzc5555]

Nopal! Tacos de nopal are a great meat substitute.

[@JonathanQShrimpling]

fantastic video and all Mr Shaq but when is the 12-day cookout with all your subscribers?

[@bierbrauer11]

Skirt steak is awesome, unfortunately in TX it used to be cheap and once it became popular the price went up (along with the volume of pre-seasoned packages). Fortunately I no longer live in TX 🤘

[@hcs8789]

This sounds delicious and almost impossibly fun

[@mortmortmort8908]

I live with two roommates. One of us is vegan so I definitely appreciate any nod to plant based options that come up.

[@joshplaysdrums2143]

So I'm not vegan/vegetarian but try to eat more vegan and have a lot of vegan friends. I appreciate the tip of having vegetarian stuff ready cause it is always an immense shock to my Latino family when I bring a friend who doesn't eat meat and we go through theatrics of "you don't eat meat?", "We have fish is that okay?" And they have to eat chips and salsa for the whole night lmao

[@lemonqvartz]

latino vegans must have a hard time

[@joshplaysdrums2143]

@@lemonqvartz for real!!

[@JulianneFreytag]

wait is your wife your lawyer because thats the cutest thing ever

[@internetshaquille]

yes :)

[@allandeir6473]

the playlist is lit AF

[@SLDR23876]

el sonidito at the #1 spot in the playlist? my boy shaq knows how to gets down

[@treetheoak8313]

Elaborate way to share that Spotify playlist

[@leichtgesalzener-kabeljaurogge]

2:40 "social lubricatiom" is now part of my pretentiously-down-to-earth-modern vocabulary describing good vibes via music yo. ty

[@raulrivera622]

I’m just here for the playlist straight lumbre

[@pedroseba8753]

>the first song on the playlist is El Sonidito based shaq

[@MayBlaze0]

Seeing the Fortaleza next to the Squirt as a mixing tequila hurts my very soul.

[@candidfob8423]

I was hoping someone would mention that. I have a feeling that that was intentional lol. I think the good 'ole Gran Centanario would be better suited next to the room-temp 2-liter of Squirt

[@vintage_houston]

Shaq a true legend in the game 😎😎😎🔥🔥🔥🌵🌵🌵

[@genehayes]

How did the jamaica flowers turn out??

[@itzelarredondo4569]

soy muy fan de este pinche pocho

[@TRusheeRush]

That Fortaleza and Squirt should be nowhere near eachother.

[@tinysurvivor4663]

I was already planning on making carnitas weekend, but I guess I'll add a slab of skirt while I'm at the carniceria

[@Victor-kh5rh]

How do you grill the cauliflower head in pastor marinade?

[@Sporkonafork1]

"Pinchay pocho" 🤣🤣

[@shazzydog1]

Once again god bless for you for making the most unrelatable but entertaining videos. I'm British and can't buy any of this stuff lol

[@jeffrey2393]

Shoutout tequila fortaleza / Los abuelos! Best stuff on earth.

[@Burningtreeblood]

“Business expense” oh you 😊 good job

[@rlhoy33]

I love you so much my friend, cheers to good food and better friends !

[@Kartoongg]

Pinche Poncho 😂 I’m on the same boat lmfao For those who don’t know , Poncho is a bit of a slur to Chicanos (Mexican-American). Love your videos and the sophistication to you bring to them. One day when I’m back home in Dallas Tx , hopefully you can invite me to your cookouts.

[@austinprobasco7482]

Lol “break bean” love it

[@NotTheRealScarface]

Missed the opportunity to end the video by saying “And now (those of you who are Mexican) are all ready to become your parents”.

[@aribavel2757]

Love the open! “Baby step”. 😆😂🤣🤪😉

[@bboyauron]

......is that my local carniceria? That....it looks SO similar.

[@internetshaquille]

El Rancho on McDowell

[@DiamondAxolotl]

i love you internet shaquille

[@Atokad423]

That jamaica taco idea is brilliant

[@mcmatlock]

Any grill recommendations? Buying a house and probably gonna buy one as a housewarming gift to myself lol

[@internetshaquille]

This video might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4LJoKZjeNGenbc

[@mcmatlock]

@@internetshaquille must have missed this one, thanks!

[@JonathanLucien]

Now I want to host a Carne asada

[@aZnPriDe707]

One of the men to turn to for Cinco de Mayo

[@kat8559]

Note: if you're specifically trying to feed celiacs carne asada (the meat) make sure that it's not marinated with soy sauce! Alternatively, if you're a celiac, perhaps avoid the carne asada if you don't know what it was marinated with! I'm so grateful you touched on dietary restrictions bc one of the things I love so much about this cuisine is how accommodating it is for me. As a newly lactose intolerant and picky celiac, I will always eat mexican (tex mex) food. Meaning, I will always eat a corn tortilla with rice and beans and cheese etc. something about it is so comforting. Unfortunately I learned a few years ago that carne asada is often marinated with soy sauce! Which explains why I was puking, but is unfortunate bc it was my favorite. Now I will choose carnitas, pastor, or pollo depending on the dish. Unfortunately I've also had to give up (flour) quesadillas and burritos. 😭 carnitas tacos w onion and cilantro are usually where I'm at, or even just rice and beans if necessary.

[@lexy9210]

Hey shaq, will the lime not "cook" the meat and make it tougher? Any suggestions for those looking to make their own marinade (if there are no latino groceries around)?

[@pearlescobar9449]

Every good mexican cookout lasts more than 12 hours 😉 we better have cafe con pan for the evening!!

[@_BASIC_INSTINCT]

excellent carne asada kickback music 👌😋

[@pumpkinhead4426]

Two vids in ten days? It's a Cinco de Mayo miracle.

[@WSWC_]

I love my home. I love this planet

[@setharnold9764]

Look at you, businessing all over the place and keeping receipts. *sniff* Our little channel is growing up.

[@internetshaquille]

wait, i'm supposed to KEEP those??

[@caglioso]

If only Shaq would do a video on how to have a proceeding hairline, he’d hit a million subs the next day.