Authentic CARNITAS Michoacan: The Greatest Tacos On Earth

[@Ceractucus]

Hey I want to thank you for this wonderful channel that had resurrected my love of cooking. I am 54 and when I was in my in my 20s I loved to cook. As I got older, I just never seemed to have the time anymore but now I have that passion again, I am finding the time to make dished I hadn’t made in 30 years. Now thanks to you, I am making them again along with some of your fantastic recipes, thank you!

[@hannibot]

I love hearing stories like this. I would feel so proud and fulfilled to hear this as a creator of any sort. Reigniting a long lost passion, what an honor.

[@aaronmiller2021]

Little tip. If you leave the meat to rest in the fat instead of pulling it out and resting it on a sheet tray then your carnitas will be way juicier and not so dried out.

[@bertini78]

Good tip, for everything braised.

[@elias4577]

If he leaves it in the fat, won’t it keep cooking and dry it out?

[@aaronmiller2021]

Off the heat won’t continue cooking. It’s kind of the same concept as duck confit.

[@lewislibre]

That is genius

[@dansmakitchen]

always a pleasure to watch you cook, i feel like i was"Dans Ma Kitchen". I do love carnitas but i can't find tomatios in Paris

[@brv002]

I'm from Mexico City and I approve this message!

[@cyza1982]

Congrats, you can pass by the Mexican Embassy for your passport. When you added chicharrón at the end, the Mexican crowd felt proud of you and applauded

[@susantidad5722]

Hha😂😂😂 hilarious comment

[@renexsteez]

Not with the flour tortillas

[@reegsg1164]

@@renexsteezagreed. I’m going to pray for him.

[@MercenaryBlackWaterz]

@@renexsteez Also, there is no skin in the mix and they're not cooked in lard.

[@charliecasson1643]

@@renexsteez what would you use instead? Masa harina?

[@chrisroberts6121]

Thumbs up for the Superman curl.

[@belinagarcia2923]

Hello Mexico here! While your Carnitas recipe is not bad, there is one thing to improve it. Do not use the processed lard, go to your butcher or local Mexican Market or Carniceria and ask them for their lard. It will be light brown and smell wonderful, much better. Use this for everything, like tortillas too or anything else. Try it in Frijoles Refritos, you'll see... Also, on your green salsa, Salsa de Tomatillo, a better flavor is achieved with Chile Serrano versus the Jalapeños you used, Serranos have better flavor, try it... way too much oil in the pan roasting the onion and peppers. We prefer a dry pan or comal, you can use a cast iron pan which is great. Don't add all that oil into the salsa, way too fatty, this is a fresh and lovely salsa. Another note: I just fry the pork in the manteca until done, no oven which is the traditional way it's made. Also, Carnitas isn't just pork shoulder, you can ask for Costilla (ribs), Maciza (lean meat), trompa (snout), labio (lip), etc etc since this is a whole hog thing and people prefer different cuts, my person favorite is Buche (pork stomach)...

[@1982akuma]

Es la manera (this is the way) another tip: if you find diced white onion to pungent you can rinse it with cold water after you chop it and it will make it more subtle

[@TazarTheYootest]

Yeahhhhh it ain't Michoacana without some buche!

[@chrisswenson4596]

Read my mind 🤘

[@lootbird]

no mames

[@melanynygard5311]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ickarenandtim]

We never miss your posts. We are inspired with each video. Best wishes to you and your subscribers!

[@TonyHarlan]

My first job ever was a line cook at age 14 at bakers square in Iowa. I didn't have any idea what I was doing, but I learned how to do everything with victorinox knives.. I still have one that I use regularly in my kitchen, good to see you rocking that thing. If you know you know.

[@tombrown1515]

its remarkable the way i did it was so different and involved adding spicies and rotating the pork and no lard

[@reegsg1164]

Stephen. Love your recipes and I follow your videos. Raised by parents from Michoacán, we were always told we would go to hell for using flour tortillas with our carnitas. Much love!!!

[@clopez0]

That was the one thing that bothered me 🤣

[@honeybadger1847]

This is the comment I was looking for!! I'm from Chile (Motto: "The World's Only Mayonnaise-Based Cuisine"), but my best friend is from Morelia.

[@DSplatter]

Yeah, it tastes way better than corn tortillas though. Same with birria, try making a birria burrito and all those juices complement the flour 🤤

[@Vincentcam]

The best cooking show on KZbin.. Cant wait to try this one!

[@robinbutler7863]

Your recipe looks awesome, a must try, all of it. Thank you for sharing, love your videos.

[@enriquep.-cz2xx]

Chicharrón definitivamente!. Very nice. Thanks

[@antfooo]

Awesome Mexican food!! Love that you're exploring outside of Italian food

[@christianramirez8234]

Nice touch with the Mexican music softly playing in the background. 👌🏻

[@jesperwall839]

I have made salsa verde many times, but I have never tried to fry it, as it’s not how it’s done originally. But now I have to try it. Thanks! 😀

[@jeremygarcia7605]

Your recipes always hits sooo hard man, you really are my favorite youtube cook. I've learned so much here I wanted take the time to thank you for inspiring me on how to take care of myself and feed myself better. Much love man ✌🏻🔥🔥🔥

[@felacarbajal7590]

Tacos de chicharron con 🍺🍺 lo mejor 💯

[@wallyxp5720]

Made this today, was sensational, porter road meat great too. Ill never do pork tacos any other way, phenomenal

[@JosephCOrtiz]

As A Mexican I approve these Carnitas, they look fire. 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@bengolfs1]

God bless you! Looks wonderful. I will try this recipe this week. Once again: God bless you.

[@Santiago-je5ki]

WOW, i should not be watching this when I'm doing my 48hr fast, now it makes me want to eat. Ill save it for future reference, it looks delicious.

[@ralphh4131]

I've made this recipe a few times. Like half a dozen times not yours. I'm excited to try it this way.

[@NEVERHAVEHIGHEXPECTATIONS]

Eso! Looks good. I'm not a salsa verde gal myself, but it all looked delicious. Your tortillas are on point. The chicarrones are my favorite!!! I could eat that with a beer and be happy.

[@briankillian5248]

Perfecto-MUNDO! That is beyond sick. WELL DONE SIR!

[@andymelendez9757]

Shout out to Porter Road. Best Pork Chops we ever cooked at Josephine in Nashville. Those days are gone but PR rolls on!

[@Evan-bc6nb]

You don't even need the lard. Put pork, salt and water in a pot and cook till it makes its own lard and all the water evaporates.

[@nick260682]

True, but even better with the lard. And then you’re left with some amazing cooking fat at the end.

[@smallyo1]

@@nick260682 Was wondering. Can you strain the fat and save it for the next time I make carnitas?

[@nick260682]

@@smallyo1 fuck yes! Put it in a sealed jar and it will keep forever. Also use the fat to make incredible roast potatoes or fries.

[@pelqel9893]

Yeah, that's how I make mine. Use a fatty cut of meat like shoulder or butt cut in large cubes, salt, just a little water to cover at first along with crushed garlic, onion, cumin, etc. Simmer covered for 1 hour, then remove lid and continue evaporating water away turning meat occasionally until it's frying in its own lard at the end.

[@anettenordenstrom-dz5nb]

OMG looks absolutely delicious 🇸🇪greetings from Sweden

[@jeaninejackson234]

My mouth is watering! I will be making these carnitas! 😊

[@janicesmyth2183]

I love your wonderful cooking show! I had my grandkids make your meat cheese sandwich and it was very delicious!

[@dingleberrymore9725]

One of the only times I’ve stuck around to watch the sponsored content. Might actually buy

[@Firevine]

Huh. I've always beer braised them. This looks amazing.

[@fgarciaish]

Good technique on the carnitas. Worth pointing out that the best carnitas come from the state of Michoacán, with the town of Quiroga is known for some of the finest in the region. They are almost of often served and eaten with tortillas de maíz. Tortillas de harina (flour) are most common in the cuisine of northern Mexican states closest to the US border.

[@mipogrow]

I think I need to make this. I might add a salsa fresca to the mix.

[@ac-nu8do]

Nice job Steve! Good to see you dabbling in other cuisines!

[@puglover4280]

Love the Superman curl, LOL!

[@KayakTN]

Porter Road is great. I love being able to drive there... they're twenty minutes from my home.

[@teresadifalco2363]

I love your superman curl. Love from Toronto Canada

[@FishOnRon42-I812]

Darn, I couldn’t get your recipe through the link you provided. I’ll just have to take notes from your video. Looks delicious can’t wait to try making it 😋!

[@javaperlnekopiper]

Link has 404 error right now :(

[@ErnestoNetoFlores]

Bravo my friend! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@Cristian.Cortez]

My favorite salsa I like to make is also a green tomatillo based salsa, although I don't bother cooking any of the ingredients I like the raw flavor. Something I will say is if you add just a little bit of avocado in there, maybe like a quarter for the amount made in the video it really just creates a great texture I love it!

[@beaumcdonald2427]

Love the episodes! Appreciate the hard work!

[@Flash16xx]

OMG that looks amazing!

[@The_Blessed_Cowboy]

Another recipe to play meal of fortune with!

[@defi9er]

Nice content as always.

[@gregsavchuk3239]

Okay Stephen, Well Done, yet Again! I'd be so tempted to add just a bit of Queso Oaxaca... Many thx!

[@pablocravacuore]

The superman curl is looking fly today my friend 🦸‍♂️

[@briantoplessbar4685]

Cheers dude! I just need some avocado slices and I’m in heaven.

[@gambit752]

Thanks boss!

[@GRANTTRAUBable]

This technique looks way easier than what I do. I can’t wait to make it.

[@jamesburrell677]

Very nice, just like Taco Bell!

[@51rwyatt]

I've only used Rick Bayless's sous vide method for carnitas. Definitely want to try this alternative and see what's what.

[@Shroomunati]

now make a burrito and fry it in the pork fat😮 chichacarnita! awesome video🤙 edit: chimicarnita*

[@aaronbailey23]

This is my cardiologist’s favorite dish!

[@voodoochild1954]

Exactly what I was thinking! 😂

[@aaronbailey23]

@@voodoochild1954 😂

[@lewislibre]

Animal fat is way better for you can fake vegetable oils

[@tylervivanco7565]

Nice vid! Will try this recipe this weekend!

[@adambrill5406]

Excellent content and another banger 👌 🙌 👏 🔥

[@bobnas]

So simple and delicious

[@TheLippythelion69]

Fantastic I'm all in

[@gpr8695]

Dude !!! I'm on my way to the grocery store. Can't wait to make this !

[@orlandomartinez4031]

This Is The Way !!!!!

[@amanic9986]

I wish I could eat pork. This looks amazing!

[@myjewelry4u]

That looks delicious! Definitely going to make this! Thanks

[@bloodandbonezzz]

👌🏿 excellente

[@AlexAldorf]

Can i use butterghee instead of manteca?

[@cargogh]

That was a great video!!

[@whitman4201]

I love this but cooking with an orange and adding sweetened condensed milk at the end makes the sweetness of the pork really stand out. And the milk helps deepen the browning a lot.

[@GRANTTRAUBable]

Can you please do Birria next? I really like my recipe but I expect you her technique will be much better.

[@krisfrederick5001]

Taco Bell was loco to try opening in Mexico. Look at this deliciousness they already make at home. I was already hungry before this, now it's at a critical stasis.

[@mattbyrd330]

Thumbs up for Superman curl! Unfortunately, the link for the recipe isn't working.... I'll just rewatch and take notes. Thanks for all of your recipes, humor, and style!

[@RoadKing-zl4jj]

mouthwatering ! 🤤

[@Sharky762]

Superman makes a superb taco

[@brandenboatright2309]

Thank you!!

[@Knightcommander69]

10/10 brother! Man I miss tacos. Australia has no mexican ingredients or restaurants.

[@gioarias75]

Where did you live before?

[@stevendreith4343]

I couldn't even find corn tortillas when I was visiting Australia, had to settle for flour tortillas. Australia doesn't know what they're missing.

[@carlos_herrera]

Not bad. For salsa verde try dry roasting the tomatillos, onion and peppers first, then blend and fry for like 90-120 seconds in oil. Also need some guacamole for 'traditional' carnitas michoacan

[@goawayinternet]

home made flour tortillas are *SO* good. I feel like people hate flour tortillas cuz theyve mainly had the not-stellar packaged ones

[@Bigheadedwon]

Flour tortillas are good for some things, if you go to Mexico you almost never see them used. Not even for something like a quesadilla which are almost always made with flour tortillas in the states.

[@BlackWidowRazors]

make a birria video please

[@kaiju_k5042]

Ohh this looks amazing, thank you!

[@daveypeters]

Superman curl for the win

[@milliontareke6728]

❤❤❤ nice one bro

[@ERey55]

Bondiola 😍

[@joshpeters7392]

I made all of the elements of this recipe tonight. First, the salsa, I can’t even describe that. It’s the best I’ve ever had! I followed your recipe exactly (but used an Asian chicken bullion.) but absolutely incredible. (I also just added the leftover mix of cilantro and onion, as well as one more juice of a lime. So good!) For the carnitas, I did take a different route. I added 1 large onion, garlic, oregano, a couple bay leaves, one orange (squeezed and put peel in) and condensed milk. And that, was incredible! (I just wanted to add/ impart more flavor.) With 20 minutes to go, I added some Mexican coke. Incredible. And I made the tortillas mostly your way, but because I couldn’t get to the recipe on your site, I used another recipe that called for baking powder. I should have left that out because they got a little too thick. I think I’d prefer my carnitas, but your salsa verde and tortillas I think are the best ever! WOW!

[@acemanhomer1]

you just helped me realize that Gohan’s little hair strand hanging down in his face, was an homage to Superman….makes even more sense with trying to maintain secrecy of identity, and the glasses…noice.

[@jxff2000]

Hate that I had to scroll this far down to like your comment 😂

[@eb8791]

Nice! Go to Quiroga Michoacán They got the BEST carnitas over there!

[@TheSaladin777]

Beautiful, cooking looks good too 😂

[@edzmuda6870]

I like to use the trimmings and tips from a spare rib rack to make carnitas.

[@johnvineyard67]

nice vidio , on this ,,

[@markfox6786]

Great content as usual . Missed your stuff Superman curl is banging bro lol. What brand is that cast griddle ?

[@calex9398]

Very nice my friend

[@AxelDc99]

I hope that you can try Pepian or Jocon. Tipical dishes from Guatemala. Blessings.

[@u235u235u235]

this channel stalled at 1 million subscribers

[@mikeobrien1559]

Damn! I could eat 50 of those, right now! 🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀

[@kevinfoley7704]

I love carnitas.

[@ralphh4131]

Thx

[@torchtorch7358]

Dude I love your videos and I have done a few of your recipes that turned out great. And I also love carnitas tacos but I would have to disagree and say El pastor is the greatest taco or a good fish taco

[@lundysden6781]

that looks delicious !!

[@jxff2000]

Leaving you a like for the Superman curl (Gohan bangs???) and these bomb ass tacos!!!

[@Aurelius_Khan]

good job!

[@bscheirman]

what a coincidence, I'm already making this :)

[@GRANTTRAUBable]

Well done