Cinco de Mayo?

16 years ago

This isn't a holiday that we normally celebrate, but since I'm in the mood for Mexican food, I decided we'd observe it this year with carnitas, homemade refred beans and margaritas :-)

I'm curious what you all are making?

Becky

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Kathy's Carnitas

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3 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast (3-4) -- cubed and trimmed of visible fat

1 can or bottle beer

tequila (couple of turns around the pan)

5 garlic cloves

1 onion -- chunked

1 teaspoon ground cumin (1-2)

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 limes (2-3) -- juiced

cilantro springs

chicken broth or boullion cubes

Place meat, garlic and onions in large pot. Sprinkle with cumin and brown sugar. Add beer, tequila, lime juice. Add enough water to cover meat. Add one boullion cube for each cup of water. Or use chicken broth to cover meat. Simmer, covered, for 2 hours. Remove lid and increase heat to completely reduce liquid. Remove meat fron the pot and fry up in a large skillet.

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"Kathy

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angelaid
16 years ago
Had tacos, refried beans and spanish rice last night.

Cinco de Mayo dinner tonight is Chinese Beef Tomato and shrimp fried rice. LOL
annie1992
16 years ago
I'm really wanting Ann T's green stacked enchiladas and I have tomatillos, so I think that's what's for dinner tonight, along with some guacamole and a bottle of Chilean Carmene for Elery.

Annie
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Just a little history for you.....

Most people donÂt know that back in 1912, HellmanÂs mayonnaise was manufactured in England . In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz Mexico , which was to be the next port of call for the great ship after its stop in New York .
Â This would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to Mexico . But as we know, the great ship did not make it to New York . The ship hit an iceberg and sank, and the cargo was forever lost.
Â The people of Mexico , who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were eagerly awaiting its delivery, were disconsolate at the loss. Their anguish was so great, that they declared a National Day of Mourning, which is still observed to this day.
Â The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo
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Groan Peppi! Picture Jim Carrey reeling away like he does in Liar Liar. You reeled me in hook, line, and sinker. I actually believed it until your punch line.

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Lars
16 years ago
I didn't fall for the Sinko de Mayo since I know too many Mexicans who make their own mayonnaise, or have their cooks make it.

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Sorry to hear you are ill, Lars. 11 days? Yikes! Wish I lived closer, I'd make you some chicken soup!

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LMAO, Peppi!

You got me way off guard with that one. I'm not ordinarily so gullible (I don't think). It was great to laugh so hard.

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Dinner was progressively downgraded. Original plans: Friends over for fajitas. Revised plans: Out to dinner at Mexican restaurant. What ended up happening: Taco Bell.

The only thing that stayed on track was the tequila and Corona. I love Cinco de Mayo. Seis de Mayo, not so much!
becky_ca
Original Author
16 years ago
Sinko de Mayo...? LOLOL

We had our carnitas as planned and toasted my friend Kathy (me with my margarita, DH with his Pacifico) to thank her for the recipe :-) I didn't get the beans smashed so not refried, but they were still good.

And one of the best things of all is that there's enough for us to have round two tonight for dinner :-)

Thanks for sharing your plans! And Lars, I hope you're on the road to recovery - it's sure no fun to be ill.

Becky

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