barbacoa

Long time lurker. Long time since I've smoked / grilled much. The earlier beef cheeks discussion really got me off my keester and back to the drawing board. It's been ages since I made homemade barbacoa. Once again, I'm using a somewhat modified version of the SteveKing Barbacoa Recipe...

I keep seeing them discounted at Sam's but keep passing because I know it can be a tough cut of meat if not cooked properly. Maybe the Brethren can enlighten me on how to smoke or grill beef cheeks and have them wind up tender when done. Next time I won't pass them up with your help. Thanks in...

Found a super good deal on some choice Chuck roasts, so here is the 2nd one I’ve made this week. For reference, round 1 can be found here: https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=288067 This time, I decided to go barbacoa. Seasoned it up, and tossed it in the kettle for a few hours...

After some freshly ground piñon coffee, I decided to grab the bit of pastrami'd pork belly from the garage fridge. Gave it my best "thick cut bacon" slice, then fried it up in the cast iron skillet. I couldn't keep the munchkin away from the stuff. I seriously had to slice up damn-near a...

Happy Sunday Phunday, y'all! It is absolutely beautiful here in the 505 - watched the hot air balloons rise over the Sandias around dawn. Temps are still ridiculous in the sun, but we'll soon be sub-90 F in the day and sub-60 F at night. Can't wait. I've failen for a local barbacoa place -...

Today is the first day that I haven't had to report to base for work, so we've been fully ensconced in the house. So far, nobody's lost a limb, and we're all still speaking at dinner time. Win. Discovered some barbacoa in the chest freezer (a la SteveKing). Quick trip though some boiling...

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...

Happy Phriday, Pholks! Ongoing thread throughout the weekend. Phreezer Dive is complete. CINCHOUSE has been asking for some Buccs' Thai-Inspired Ribs. I've had a hankerin' for some barbacoa, a la SteveKing. I also found a JD Hot chub in the freezer, so I can "refill" my fatty supply for a...

I tell you what... ("What?") SteveKing's Barbacoa Recipe is farkin' amazing and it sure does keep well. Had some "extra" from one of my vac-sealed packs used this week. Also, had some chips, beans, green chile queso, and salsa from a hastily ordered & picked-up take-out dinner on Friday night...

Happy Saturday, folks! Just back from a trip to Tyler, TX and happy to get back to smoking/cooking at home. I broke out the new Smoke Gateway for the first time, and was pleasantly impressed. Last week, I happened upon a really nice Manager's Special for Beeph Ribs in the bargain bin - $4...

Does anyone have any tips for making beef barbacoa? I've got a source for the head and banana leaves, so I'm looking for seasoning and cook time/temp.