Directions
- 1Add the chipotles, garlic cloves, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt to the blender cup.
- 2Blend until smooth.
- 3Season the chuck roast and short ribs with salt and black pepper.
- 4Fill the pot with water.
- 5Place the steamer rack in the pot.
- 6Line the pot with banana leaves, ensuring a space for the steam to go in.
- 7Add the seasoned meat to the pot.
- 8Pour the adobo sauce over the meat and coat it thoroughly.
- 9Add the large strips of onion and bay leaves to the pot.
- 10Cover the pot and ensure it is completely sealed.
- 11Set the stove over high heat and allow the water to come to a boil.
- 12Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the meat for 2 hours and a half.
- 13Open the pot and check the tenderness of the meat.
- 14Remove the meat from the pot, remove the bones, separate some of the fat, and chop it up.
- 15Return the chopped meat to the pot and mix it with the juices.
- 16Place tortillas over the meat and allow them to sweat.
- 17Serve the tacos with your desired toppings.
Ingredients
- 6 chipotles in adobo sauce
- 5 garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup lime juice
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 teaspoons salt
- 4 lbs chuck roast
- 2 lbs short ribs
- banana leaves
- 1 small onion
- 4 bay leaves
- tortillas
Equipment
blender cuppotsteamer rackknifetongs
Tips
- When making barbacoa, you can always add foil instead of banana leaves to the pot.
- Make sure the pot is completely sealed for the steaming process.
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