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Barbacoa is a traditional Mexican dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. The name itself means “barbecue” in Spanish, and it’s prepared by slow cooking meat until it’s tender enough to be shredded. It’s typically made with beef, goat or lamb, and is commonly served as a filling for tacos or burritos. This article will guide you through the step-by-step process of preparing this mouthwatering delicacy.
Firstly, select your preferred choice of meat. Beef cheek is often used due to its rich flavor and tender texture after long hours of cooking. However, other cuts like brisket or chuck roast can also work well. After selecting your meat, season it generously with salt and pepper.
Next comes the preparation of the marinade which gives barbacoa its unique flavor profile. Blend together chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic cloves, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, dried oregano, ground cumin and cloves until smooth. Pour this mixture over the seasoned meat ensuring every bit is covered then let it marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
The next day involves slow cooking which allows all flavors to meld together while making the meat extremely tender. Place your marinated meat into a slow cooker along with bay leaves and finely chopped onion then pour broth around it until halfway submerged (beef or chicken broth both work great). Set your slow cooker on low heat setting and let it cook for about 8-10 hours.
Once cooked thoroughly till fall-apart-tender remove from heat then shred using two forks discarding any excess fat if necessary; at this point you should easily be able to pull apart the succulent strands of beef without any effort.
While shredding don’t forget about delicious juices left behind in slow cooker! Skim off any excess fat floating atop then pour remaining liquid back onto shredded meat mixing well so that every bite gets soaked up in these delectable flavors. This step ensures your barbacoa is juicy and full of flavor.
Finally, serve your homemade Barbacoa in warm tortillas with toppings like chopped onions, cilantro, salsa or guacamole for a truly authentic Mexican meal. Alternatively, you can use it as a filling for burritos or enchiladas.
In conclusion, making Barbacoa at home might be a slow process but the result is definitely worth the wait. The amalgamation of spices and slow cooking method gives this dish an intensely rich flavor that’s hard to resist. By following these steps carefully you will be able to enjoy delicious homemade Barbacoa right from your own kitchen!
