Onion-Forward Carnitas with Umami Explosion and Fermented Salsa

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This time, I made carnitas with plenty of onions and a homemade fermented salsa to pair with it. Carnitas is a Mexican dish where pork is slow-cooked until it becomes so tender it falls apart. This time, I'm using plenty of onions to bring out the sweetness and umami, making the pork's richness even more intense. And the other star of this video is fermented salsa. By fermenting tomatoes, onions, chilies, and aromatic vegetables, I create a salsa with depth—not just spicy, but with layers of acidity, umami, and aroma. When you combine this fermented salsa with the carnitas, the acidity and aroma tie everything together, making the rich pork umami really pop. In this video, I show you: ・How to make carnitas ・The cooking technique to make the pork tender ・How to bring out the sweetness and umami of onions ・How to make homemade fermented salsa ・How fermentation changes the flavor ・How to pair carnitas with fermented salsa ・Tips for making authentic tacos at home This is recommended for anyone who loves carnitas, wants to make authentic tacos at home, or is interested in fermented seasonings and salsa making. Rich carnitas with the acidity and umami of fermented salsa. Just by using plenty of onions, your everyday carnitas becomes something completely different. #Tacos #FermentedFoods #MexicanFood 📌 Please subscribe and give this video a thumbs up! 👉https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBgzkYZ7VISUdwHrD7rm0ig X Account https://x.com/HogeKitche Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/hogekitchen/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Fermented Salsa 03:15 Carnitas 05:51 Tortillas 06:47 Finishing 07:13 Tasting 07:42 Ending Music in the video Song Title "Fake" Composed by RYU ITO https://www.youtube.com/@RYUITOMUSIC Song Title "Remember Jazz Piano Trio" Composed by RYU ITO https://www.youtube.com/@RYUITOMUSIC ————————————————————————————————— Music : Colorful Flowers by Tokyo Music Walker Stream & Download : https://fanlink.to/tmw_colorful_flowers Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 ————————————————————————————————— Ingredients Carnitas 　Pork shoulder…500g 　Onion…1 　Cola…500cc 　Orange juice…from 2 oranges 　Chili powder…2 tsp 　Bay leaf…1 　Cumin seeds…1 tsp 　Paprika powder…2 tsp 　Oregano…1 tsp 　Salt…1% of the weight of the meat 　Black pepper…a pinch Fermented Salsa 　Tomatoes 　Onion 　Garlic 　Cilantro 　Chili 　Water…to cover 　Salt…2% of the total weight with water added