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Weeknight Barbacoa in Adobo
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Weeknight Barbacoa in Adobo

★★★★★ 4.7 (225 ratings)

Weeknight Barbacoa in Adobo -- layered with warm, patient spice.

Prep
29 min
Cook
64 min
Servings
5
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb barbacoa
  • a pinch white onion
  • 4 oz fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup lime
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 cup corn tortillas
  • 3 cloves kosher salt
  • to taste flaky salt
Method

Step by step

  1. Pat the barbacoa dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the barbacoa, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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