Beef Cheek Barbacoa on the High Plains - w/ Pr0n

ShadowDriver · 01-11-2020, 05:11 PM

I'm incredibly thankful for a weekend. Awoke early and NEEDED menudo. Handled that. Munchkin thrilled. That took me towards Mexican for dinner instead of the rib tips I'd planned.

SteveKing's Barbacoa Recipe started calling my name.

Instead of a chuckie, I wanted beef cheeks.

Called on the 22.5 Kettle w/ lump and hickory.

Whipped up the braising liquid & spice mixture.

All the kids in the pool!

That's sealed up in foil, in a 350F oven for a couple of hours while the NFL playoffs roll on the telly.

Meanwhile, CINCHOUSE asked me to recreate a wings sauce I last made in Wicken, East Cambridgeshire for the Christmas Fair:

Homemade cranberry sauce, orange marmelade, whisky, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves.... then minced habaneros/Scotch Bonnets until it's too spicy when temperature hot (it'll calm down when the temp fades).

More on that tomorrow.

Oh yeah... what about this 2LB Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage Chub!?

I decided it should be "Christmas" all over again... with a half-red chile / half-green chile rub on this baby.

Meanwhile, this Knob Creek Rye Double-Old Fashioned isn't going to drink itself.

More to follow.

Kind regards and thin blue.

BGEChicago · 01-11-2020, 05:23 PM

Hey Marc,

I'll be following this closely, it looks great so far! I'd love to try beef cheeks, the only place that sells them around me is RD and I'd rather not buy 10 Lbs to "try".....

Thanks,
Greg

Stingerhook · 01-11-2020, 05:23 PM

Looks like one mighty fine day Marc.

ShadowDriver · 01-11-2020, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGEChicago

I'd love to try beef cheeks, the only place that sells them around me is RD and I'd rather not buy 10 Lbs to "try"

Really!? That's frustrating.

I can only get beef cheeks from Walmart, and in these more reasonable packages.

16Adams · 01-11-2020, 05:34 PM

Sip a pour for me. Tweaked a knee recently so been after Tylenol bottle. Your menu is top shelf. Cheers

Titch · 01-11-2020, 05:50 PM

That food looks like its going to be a stunning meal, love the look of the sauce

4ever3 · 01-11-2020, 05:52 PM

Looks fantastic Marc!

Waiting on the phone to ring with me invitation....

Stilllll waiting...

ShadowDriver · 01-11-2020, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 16Adams

Sip a pour for me. Tweaked a knee recently so been after Tylenol bottle.

Hang in there, brother. Thought I noticed a brace/support in a photo this week.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titch

That food looks like its going to be a stunning meal, love the look of the sauce

Cheers, Titch! I think the Rocket would be right up your alley.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4ever3

Waiting on the phone to ring with me invitation...

Working on the Spring SW Bash options as next step in the ABQ area. Hollar if you're in the vicinity. Would be happy to see you!

LYU370 · 01-11-2020, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGEChicago

Hey Marc,

I'll be following this closely, it looks great so far! I'd love to try beef cheeks, the only place that sells them around me is RD and I'd rather not buy 10 Lbs to "try".....

Thanks,
Greg

Check Wally World, that's where I usually find them.

ShadowDriver · 01-11-2020, 06:47 PM

Pulled the beef cheeks after a couple of hours braising in the oven - pulled the meat with a quick chop for the more difficult bits. Back in for another 20-30 minutes to soak up all the goodness.

ronbrad62 · 01-11-2020, 06:49 PM

The way this cook is shaping up it's going to be good eats at the homestead tonight. Will time in for the finished plate.

BGEChicago · 01-11-2020, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowDriver

Really!? That's frustrating.

I can only get beef cheeks from Walmart, and in these more reasonable packages.

Marc,

Thanks for the info... never checked Walmart, I will because at this point I have nothing to loose...

Thanks
Greg

ShadowDriver · 01-11-2020, 08:10 PM

CINCHOUSE made a batch of Calabacitas using some squash, garlic, and onion.

Homemade guac really set the stage and pulled it together (especially with a quick squeeze of lime).
Queso Fresco and pickled onions helped cut though the richness.

Munchkin came back for seconds on this! She exclaimed her love for both the barbacoa and calabacitas with an extra taco, each! She must have a hollow leg!

Thanks for hanging with me, folks. We ate well, and have leftovers through the week (happy Momma).

Kind regards to you all.

ShadowDriver · 01-11-2020, 08:20 PM

For the record, we had some bitter orange-pickled red onions from the cochinita pibil, and CINCHOUSE said she loaded up her last taco with those to cut through the richness of the barbacoa.

Might be worth looking into. - It's literally thinly sliced onions in bitter orange juice.

Smoke on Badger Mountain · 01-11-2020, 08:34 PM

Wow! What a meal! Looks great Marc.

01-11-2020, 05:11 PM	#1
ShadowDriver somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 11-29-12 Location: ABQ, NM Name/Nickname : Marc	Beef Cheek Barbacoa on the High Plains - w/ Pr0n I'm incredibly thankful for a weekend. Awoke early and NEEDED menudo. Handled that. Munchkin thrilled. That took me towards Mexican for dinner instead of the rib tips I'd planned. SteveKing's Barbacoa Recipe started calling my name. Instead of a chuckie, I wanted beef cheeks. Called on the 22.5 Kettle w/ lump and hickory. Whipped up the braising liquid & spice mixture. All the kids in the pool! That's sealed up in foil, in a 350F oven for a couple of hours while the NFL playoffs roll on the telly. Meanwhile, CINCHOUSE asked me to recreate a wings sauce I last made in Wicken, East Cambridgeshire for the Christmas Fair: Homemade cranberry sauce, orange marmelade, whisky, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves.... then minced habaneros/Scotch Bonnets until it's too spicy when temperature hot (it'll calm down when the temp fades). More on that tomorrow. Oh yeah... what about this 2LB Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage Chub!? I decided it should be "Christmas" all over again... with a half-red chile / half-green chile rub on this baby. Meanwhile, this Knob Creek Rye Double-Old Fashioned isn't going to drink itself. More to follow. Kind regards and thin blue. __________________ [B]Hardware[/B] - Weber 22.5 Kettle (Sep '16), OK Joe Longhorn (Mar '17), UUNI 3 Pizza Oven (Jan '18 ), Blue Rhino Razor Griddle (May '19), Cajun Bandit 22.5 Roti (Aug '20), Weber 26.75 Kettle (Dec '20)
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01-11-2020, 05:23 PM	#3
Stingerhook somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: SE Florida Name/Nickname : Marty	Looks like one mighty fine day Marc. __________________ Marty UDS now gone, WSM 18", WSM 22" and pellet pooper in the garage for 18 months now.

01-11-2020, 05:50 PM	#6
Titch somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 11-17-12 Location: South East Victoria Australia Name/Nickname : Titch :-)	That food looks like its going to be a stunning meal, love the look of the sauce __________________ Some people are like a Slinky-not really good for anything, but still , you can't help smiling when you shove them down the stairs.:becky:

01-11-2020, 05:52 PM	#7
4ever3 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-29-12 Location: Tulsa	Looks fantastic Marc! Waiting on the phone to ring with me invitation.... Stilllll waiting... __________________ Jeremy Old Oklahoma Joe (Opal) GMG TREK (Greta Thunberg) Weber Summit Charcoal (Waylon) MAK 2 Star (Maybel) 2x “Unfortunately nothing wrong with that” Bob C Que… I must be living right (somehow…)

01-11-2020, 06:47 PM	#10
ShadowDriver somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 11-29-12 Location: ABQ, NM Name/Nickname : Marc	Pulled the beef cheeks after a couple of hours braising in the oven - pulled the meat with a quick chop for the more difficult bits. Back in for another 20-30 minutes to soak up all the goodness. __________________ [B]Hardware[/B] - Weber 22.5 Kettle (Sep '16), OK Joe Longhorn (Mar '17), UUNI 3 Pizza Oven (Jan '18 ), Blue Rhino Razor Griddle (May '19), Cajun Bandit 22.5 Roti (Aug '20), Weber 26.75 Kettle (Dec '20)
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01-11-2020, 05:23 PM	#2
BGEChicago is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-11-19 Location: none Name/Nickname : none	Hey Marc, I'll be following this closely, it looks great so far! I'd love to try beef cheeks, the only place that sells them around me is RD and I'd rather not buy 10 Lbs to "try"..... Thanks, Greg

01-11-2020, 05:34 PM	#5
16Adams somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-16-13 Location: USA	Sip a pour for me. Tweaked a knee recently so been after Tylenol bottle. Your menu is top shelf. Cheers

01-11-2020, 06:49 PM	#11
ronbrad62 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-16-16 Location: Johns Creek, Ga. Name/Nickname : Ron	The way this cook is shaping up it's going to be good eats at the homestead tonight. Will time in for the finished plate. __________________ Ron Join us for the South East Bash in Lebanon, Tn. May 4, 2024 (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...usp=drivesdk)] Bash planning thread here https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/s...d.php?t=305951

01-11-2020, 08:10 PM	#13
ShadowDriver somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 11-29-12 Location: ABQ, NM Name/Nickname : Marc	CINCHOUSE made a batch of Calabacitas using some squash, garlic, and onion. Homemade guac really set the stage and pulled it together (especially with a quick squeeze of lime). Queso Fresco and pickled onions helped cut though the richness. Munchkin came back for seconds on this! She exclaimed her love for both the barbacoa and calabacitas with an extra taco, each! She must have a hollow leg! Thanks for hanging with me, folks. We ate well, and have leftovers through the week (happy Momma). Kind regards to you all. __________________ [B]Hardware[/B] - Weber 22.5 Kettle (Sep '16), OK Joe Longhorn (Mar '17), UUNI 3 Pizza Oven (Jan '18 ), Blue Rhino Razor Griddle (May '19), Cajun Bandit 22.5 Roti (Aug '20), Weber 26.75 Kettle (Dec '20)

01-11-2020, 08:20 PM	#14
ShadowDriver somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 11-29-12 Location: ABQ, NM Name/Nickname : Marc	For the record, we had some bitter orange-pickled red onions from the cochinita pibil, and CINCHOUSE said she loaded up her last taco with those to cut through the richness of the barbacoa. Might be worth looking into. - It's literally thinly sliced onions in bitter orange juice. __________________ [B]Hardware[/B] - Weber 22.5 Kettle (Sep '16), OK Joe Longhorn (Mar '17), UUNI 3 Pizza Oven (Jan '18 ), Blue Rhino Razor Griddle (May '19), Cajun Bandit 22.5 Roti (Aug '20), Weber 26.75 Kettle (Dec '20)

01-11-2020, 08:34 PM	#15
Smoke on Badger Mountain Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-15 Location: Badger, California Name/Nickname : Josh	Wow! What a meal! Looks great Marc. __________________ Josh 24"x52" Custom Offset, Black 22" Weber Kettle , Deep Ocean Blue 22' Weber Kettle, Camp Chef 2 burner w/ griddle. Char-Broil Table Top gas Grill, One very ugly drum, Nice drum coming soon. Instagram @lumberjacksmokestack [url]https://www.youtube.com/c/LumberjackSmokestack[/url]