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Roasted Barbacoa in Salsa Verde
Mexican Free recipe

Roasted Barbacoa in Salsa Verde

4.9 (246 ratings)

Our Barbacoa leans on white onion and patience: kissed with char and smoke, then finished in Salsa Verde.

Prep
24 min
Cook
72 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb barbacoa
  • 2 tsp white onion
  • 1 medium fresh cilantro
  • 1 lb lime
  • a pinch ground cumin
  • 4 oz corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the barbacoa generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the barbacoa and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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