Casuelitas & Carnitas | Idaho Potato Commission

Casuelitas & Carnitas | Idaho Potato Commission

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Casuelitas Combine the lard, masa, salt and baking powder in a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Slowly add the warm water, mix well until the mixture is smooth Add the remaining ingredients...

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Cooking tools:

  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Deep fryer
  • Oven
  • Roasting pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Aluminum foil
  • Fork
  • Skillet
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Grill
  • Cookie cutter
  • Plate
  • Kitchen scale
  • Tongs
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Pot

Ingredients

  • Casuelitas
  • 4 ounces lard
  • 4 cups masa harina flour for tamales
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 cups mashed Idaho® potatoes
  • 4 cups queso quesadilla cheese, grated
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Twang Brand lime salt
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • Carnitas
  • 6 pounds pork Boston butt (boneless)
  • 1 each Sazon Goya seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 cup blood orange juice
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped garlic
  • 4 cups canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle pepper powder
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste olive oil
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

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