Pork Shoulder Tacos-Recipe Wanted

Hi All,

I'd like to make tacos from a pork shoulder on the grill. After some Googling the most common ones I see are al pastor and carnitas which I am not opposed to, but would like to get some input from the LTH'ers out there. Do you have a recipe or technique that produces great results?

Thanks,

Jeff

Carnitas Huevonas

And, from the LTH Picnic Recipe thread, Lechon Asado - which would probably make a darn good taco.

Not grilled. But Conchita (sometimes called conchinita) Pibil makes a great fall taco.

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While not a recipe, but more of a suggestion:

Season your shoulder how you want it.
Roast, bake, pit roast, deep fry, bbq low and slow..just DON'T overcook it.

It's hard to imagine a nicely seasoned, well cooked pork shoulder NOT making great tacos. Cilantro, onion, salsa, and fresh / griddled tortillas. We're talking fatty pork with bones. No need to overthink it. It's already 75% perfect as is.

Bill/SFNM wrote:Carnitas Huevonas

I'm guessing this is from your blog. Very nice pictures. You eat well.

I always make tacos with the left over pulled pork I get from a smoked pork butt, the tacos are even better with an overeasy egg on top.

seebee wrote:
It's hard to imagine a nicely seasoned, well cooked pork shoulder NOT making great tacos. Cilantro, onion, salsa, and fresh / griddled tortillas. We're talking fatty pork with bones. No need to overthink it. It's already 75% perfect as is.

Good point. I'll be thinking about the rub/marinade from these suggestions.

Thanks for the replies!