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Recipe of Oven-Baked Brisket Barbecue with Fried Tacos and Manzano Chile Sauce
Discover the art of barbecue with this recipe that will teach you how to prepare a tender and juicy brisket, perfect for enjoying in irresistible crispy tacos. The combination of manzano chili sauce and pickled red onion enhances every bite, offering an explosion of flavors that will delight your guests. With a prolonged cooking time, this dish becomes a unique culinary experience worth sharing. Perfect for family gatherings or special celebrations, the brisket is slow-cooked in the oven, ensuring that each piece is infused with flavor and tenderness. Get ready to enjoy an authentic Mexican delight!
Recipe Summary
Preparation
30 min
Cooking
720 min
Servings
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Ingredients
Instructions
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Step 1
Brisket Preparation:
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Step 2
Get a brisket weighing approximately 5 to 6 kilos.
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Step 3
Do not remove any fat; use it as it comes naturally.
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Step 4
Cut the brisket into several pieces to make the process easier.
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Step 5
Sealing the Meat:
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Step 6
Prepare your grill with charcoal, ensuring an even and very strong heat bed.
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Step 7
Seal the meat on all sides.
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Step 8
Turn it over approximately every 20 seconds.
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Step 9
Preparation of the Garlic Paste and Seasoning:
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Step 10
In a mortar, crush 2 whole heads of raw garlic with a drizzle of olive oil until it forms a paste.
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Step 11
Add more olive oil to the garlic paste.
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Step 12
Massage the sealed meat with the garlic paste.
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Step 13
In a coffee or spice grinder, grind about 3-4 tablespoons of a pepper blend.
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Step 14
Generously season the meat with the freshly ground pepper and flaky sea salt.
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Step 15
Assembly of the Barbacoa in the Pot:
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Step 16
Place a layer of banana leaves at the bottom of a steamer pot.
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Step 17
Arrange the seasoned brisket pieces inside the pot.
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Step 18
Add 1 cinnamon stick and 3-4 bay leaves.
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Step 19
Pour in approximately a quarter cup of homemade or store-bought beef broth.
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Step 20
Cover the barbacoa with more banana leaves.
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Step 21
Seal the pot tightly with its lid and then wrap it well with aluminum foil.
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Step 22
Cooking the Barbacoa:
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Step 23
Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).
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Step 24
Put the pot in the oven for 12 hours.
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Step 25
Preparation of the Pickled Red Onion with Habanero (5 days before):
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Step 26
Finely slice the red onion.
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Step 27
Add habanero peppers and 4-6 crushed garlic cloves.
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Step 28
Place everything in a glass jar.
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Step 29
In a pot, boil equal parts of water and apple cider vinegar.
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Step 30
Pour this hot mixture over the onions in the jar.
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Step 31
Seal and refrigerate for 5 days.
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Step 32
Preparation of the Chile Manzano Sauce:
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Step 33
Boil 3 red tomatoes, 2 tomatillos, and 5 chile manzanos.
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Step 34
Remove the tomatillos after 2 minutes.
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Step 35
Remove the seeds from the chile manzanos.
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Step 36
Blend the cooked chiles with approximately a quarter cup of water, 2-3 crushed garlic cloves, a piece of raw white onion, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 37
Finishing the Sauce:
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Step 38
In a hot skillet with oil, pour in the blended sauce.
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Step 39
Let it simmer over medium heat for 10-12 minutes.
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Step 40
Shredding the Barbacoa:
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Step 41
After 12 hours, remove the pot from the oven.
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Step 42
Shred all the meat and place it in a container.
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Step 43
Preparation of the Golden Tacos:
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Step 44
Warm the corn tortillas.
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Step 45
Fill each tortilla with enough barbacoa.
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Step 46
Fold the tortillas like quesadillas.
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Step 47
Heat a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of lard.
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Step 48
Place the tacos in the skillet and fry them until golden brown.
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Step 49
Remove excess fat with a paper towel.
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Step 50
Plating:
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Step 51
Place the golden tacos on a plate.
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Step 52
Serve the hot chile manzano sauce over the tacos.
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Step 53
Sprinkle crumbled fresh cheese on top.
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Step 54
Accompany with avocado slices and pickled red onion.
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Step 55
Enjoy this flavor explosion!
Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Oven-Baked Brisket Barbecue with Fried Tacos and Manzano Chile Sauce and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
- For recipes requiring long cooking time, maintain low and steady temperature
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Difficult difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 30 minutes and the cooking time is 720 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 10 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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