Yesterday I made both of these carnitas recipes side by side, and they were both a huge hit. Sorry, I completely forgot to take pictures. I skipped the salsas and just focused on the carnitas.
Yesterday I made both of these carnitas recipes side by side, and they were both a huge hit. Sorry, I completely forgot to take pictures. I skipped the salsas and just focused on the carnitas. Serious Eats: No-Waste Tacos de Carnitas (without lard) https://www.seriouseats.com/no-waste-tacos-de-carnitas-with-salsa-verde-recipe Matt Matheson's Crispy Hard Shell Carnitas Tacos (with lard) https://youtu.be/xuvAX2EaymU?is=a4H4aejCF8anEtXa The biggest difference in the result was the finish. Matt's recipe ends with the meat in a cast iron skillet, so it developed a crispier exterior than the Serious Eats version. Beyond that, I honestly could not tell much difference. The flavor, texture, and overall enjoyment were remarkably similar. Some people preferred the Serious Eats version, while others preferred Matt Matheson's. Next time, I think I'll make the Serious Eats recipe, because cooking in lard turns some people off and it's a little easier to clean up afterward, then split the batch and crisp half in the oven and half in a cast iron skillet. submitted by /u/timberjam [link] [comments]
