Key Parameters
Temperature
°C - °C
Steps
- 1.
Barbacoa de Borrego (Hidalgo, Mexico): Whole lamb slow-cooked in maguey leaves - pit smoking tenderizes tough cuts
- 2.
Pit-Smoked Beef Cheeks (Texas-Mexico border): Connective tissue breakdown creates unctuous texture
- 3.
Cabeza de Res (Sonora, Mexico): Whole beef head cooked underground - pit retains facial fat moisture