mexican rub for smoky carnitas

sblanchard · Newbie Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 43

So, I'm going to smoke a few butts to pull and store away for carnitas, etc. Anyone have thoughts on an appropriate rub? Lots of paprika, garlic, chili powder, onion... ???

Muchas gracias, -s

Beertooth · Posted: Mon Feb 03 14 12:37 am Post subject:

I would also add red pepper flakes, ground coriander & definitely cumin!

Very Happy

I like to look at lot of recipes & get some ideas. Then make
a rub from scratch.
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BUGSnBBQ · Posted: Mon Feb 03 14 3:33 am Post subject:

Never heard of PP for Carnitas - IMO that's not how they're made (big chunks of pork shoulder, marinated in coca-cola, cooked down in water and lard is how I do mine). That sounds like tacos you're trying to make. Go with something smokey. Like Cumin, Annatto, Paprika, ground Ancho. Even Marjoram goes good with pork in Mexican dishes.
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