Barbacoa: The Heart of Tex-Mex Barbecue (Spiral Bound)

Review Quotes:

"Barbecue has evolved from an innovative means of making poor cuts of meat edible to a culinary art form. Today that evolution continues as the line between pitmaster and chef blurs to the point of disappearing. Brandon Hurtado is the embodiment of that blurred line. Fusing barbecue with various other cuisines, fusing dishes from other culinary styles with barbecue, riffing on themes then riffing on them again, without ever forgetting what most haute cuisine chefs always seem to forget--above all, it must taste good. Very good. To rise above the crowded field of accomplished pitmaster-chefs today is an achievement worth noting. Brandon has done it. And he's still rising."

Brandon Hurtado is the owner and chef of the eponymous Hurtado Barbecue in Arlington, Texas, between Dallas and Fort Worth, which appears regularly on the lists of best Texas barbecue joints from Texas Monthly, the Dallas Morning-News, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, and the Dallas Observer. He is the most acclaimed chef and authority in the United States on the subject of Tex-Mex barbecue. He lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

"Barbacoa is a must-have book to include in your arsenal of cookbooks. You will not be disappointed. You will learn to create Tex-Mex barbecue, from smoked meats to sauces and salsas to sides and desserts, that your friends and families can experience and enjoy and that will create memories for them to look back to later. And Barbacoa is much more than just a cookbook. It is a story told through Brandon Hurtado's eyes that pays homage to the traditions and flavors that he and all Tejanos grew up with, myself included. Bring the family together, light the pit, and start making memories!"

Foreword by Ernest Servantes
Introduction: My Barbacoa Passion
ONE Rubs and sauces
Hurtado Beef Blend, Hurtado Pork Blend, Hurtado Poultry Blend, My Fajita Seasoning, My Sweet Sauce, Aztec Gold Mustard Sauce, Peach Habanero Barbecue Sauce, Original Rib Glaze, Ancho Mustard Vinaigrette, Smoked Salsa Verde, Smoky Salsa Roja, Cilantro Lime Crema
TWO Side Dishes
Smoked Esquites, Brisket Charro Beans, Mexican Rice, Hatch Chile Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Hannah's Garlic Habanero Pickles, Spicy Pickled Red Onions, Crunchy Kale Slaw, Bacon Braised Cabbage, Brisket Esquites, Tater Tot Casserole, Hatch Chile Cheddar Grits, Ancho Aioli Brussels Sprouts, Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese, Al Pastor Wings, Serrano Lime Slaw, Garlic Chorizo Green Beans
THREE Smoked meats
Tex-Mex Smoked Brisket, Texas Pork Ribs, Barbacoa con Papas, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Big Red Barbacoa, Smoked Turkey Breast, "Heim Hammer" Smoked Beef Shank, Texas Beef Ribs, Smoked & Fried Quail, Tex-Mex Pulled Pork, Mexican Hot Chicken, Direct Heat Pork Steak, Christmas Tamale Sausage, Beef Rib Chili, Pulled Pork Carnitas
FOUR Tacos y Mas
Milanesa Tacos, Pastrami Tacos, Mexican Corn Bread Muffins, Brisket Birria Tacos, Brisket "Barbacoa" Tacos, Texas "Twinkies", Big Red Barbacoa Tostadas, Smoked Tri-Tip Tacos, Birria Ramen, Guisado de Res, Smoked Chicken Enchilada Casserole, Pork Belly Brisket Tacos, Smoked Tacos de Lenga, Grilled Lobster Tostadas, Picadillo Puffy Tacos, Pulled Pork Costra Tacos
FIVE Breakfast
Jalapeño Corn Bread Waffles, Brisket Benedict, Pork Belly Pancakes, Brisket Migas, Chorizo Biscuits and Gravy, Brisket Breakfast Tacos, Brisket Biscuit, Smoked Menudo, Pozole Verde, Beef Tallow Papas con Huevos, Brisket Breakfast Torta, Pork Belly Burnt End Creme Brûlée Biscuit
SIX Desserts
Churro Banana Pudding, Pork Belly Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding), Smoked Blueberry Cobbler, Orange and Cardamom Biscochitos, Ooey-Gooey Sticky Buns, Lime Icebox Pie, Banana Pudding Tacos, Mexican Hot Chocolate Pecan Pie
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index

"Barbacoa is a vibrant and delicious celebration of Tex-Mex barbecue. Brandon Hurtado masterfully fuses the bold flavors of Tex-Mex and the rich heritage of Mexican cuisine with the modern art of BBQ. Every dish looks incredible and backs up its looks with major flavor."

"Let me tell you--being a Texan means two things: loving cars and loving barbecue. I've spent my whole life around fast cars and slow-cooked meats, and when it comes to BBQ, Brandon Hurtado knows how to bring the heat. Barbacoa is the real deal. It's packed with everything that makes BBQ the best damn food on the planet. Brandon's got the magic touch, mixing up classic Texas flavors with a killer Tex-Mex twist. Whether you're a pitmaster or just firing up the smoker in your backyard, you'll be turning out food that'll have your friends lining up for seconds. So crack open this book and GET YOU SOME OF THAT! This is the kind of BBQ that'll make you proud."

"In Barbacoa, Brandon Hurtado brings to life a cooking tradition that is revered and sacred in Mexican and Mexican-American cultures. Anyone who reads this book will come to appreciate, understand, and master the art of barbacoa. I am happy that this book exists--it has tons of technique guidance and loads of big-flavor recipes. Please get to know this book. You will be more than delighted with the results."

Enhance your backyard BBQ experience in big and bold ways, with the first-ever book on Tex-Mex and Mexican smoke-cooked barbecue.

• Smoked meats like Mexican Hot Chicken, Beef Rib Chili, and Pork Belly Burnt Ends
• Tacos, tamales, tortas, and enchiladas filled with meats and veggies from the smoker
• Amazing sides and appetizers, from Garlic Habanero Pickles to Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese to Al Pastor Wings
• Flame-Kissed Breakfasts, such as Brisket Benedict, Chorizo Biscuits and Gravy, and Smoked Menudo
• Rubs, Mops, and Sauces like Cilantro Lime Crema and Ancho Mustard Vinaigrette
• Perfect desserts for BBQ, from Smoked Blueberry Cobbler to Mexican Hot Chocolate Pecan Pie