ISO: ISO: Michael in Phoenix- I planned on making your carnitas recipeta today but I'm waaay

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Thanks, Judy. I got behind because while trying to clean small amounts out of the frig I came

across some mango puree...tossed it in the blender with some ice cubes, fresh lime juice, dark rum, simple syrup and a splash of club soda...sitting on my back porch enjoying the sunshine.

Well, it's cocktail time SOMEPLACE!!

 
Judy is correct. I've frozen the simmered meat and then browned. No problem.

For even better flavor, leave the cooked meat in the broth overnight in the fridge. It's wonderful browned the next day.

Michael

 
Concurring with Judy and Michael, in Mexican restaurants, carnitas are long-simmered ahead of time,

then finished to order. They may fry or griddle them while Michael bakes them, but either way, the main cooking can be done way ahead (even frozen) and the finish is last-minute.

Oh, I love carnitas! One of the simplest and best foods in the world.

 
Amen, Mr. Joe. You are making me hungry for a crunchy, carmelized bite! But...

...it'll have to wait. The diet is going too well to mess it up now!

Michael

 
If only we could stop at one crunchy, caramelized bite.

I had a big "wet" burrito de carnitas at my favorite Mexican eatery for lunch on Thursday. I weighed myself on Friday and thought I'd gotten away with it. But I weighed myself again this morning. Uh oh. It really takes two days to show up, doesn't it?

 
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