Just made a potful of barbacoa - literally tongue & cheek.

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12 hours in the slow cooker.

Tomorrow we're having barbacoa tacos for breakfast.

[multigraincracker]

1. I like Lengua tacos best.

But I always bit my tongue when I order it.

[intrepidity]

2. Wouldn't object to seeing your recipe here

You know, just in case I can't help myself..

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3. Here's a picture:

The recipe is simplicity itself:
Beef tongue 3 parts,
Beef cheek 2 parts,
salt to taste
slow cook for 12 hours.

put a little bit of water at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Make a basket out of aluminum foil.
Place the meat & salt in the basket.
Let it cook for 12 hours.

[intrepidity]

4. Oh you're killing me

Just salt? I don't know if I could do that. I always feel compelled to add pepper, garlic, chilis, onion... Arrgh

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5. Resist the urge to even put laurel leaves in it

The secret to true barbacoa is the flavor of the meat.

You can alway season it when you put the meat on a taco,

Add lime juice, pico de gallo, or green tomatillo sauce as you wish. But the meat must be pure, with no seasoning except salt.

[intrepidity]

6. I will try that. It will be so difficult, but I trust you

Thanks!