Why your favorite barbacoa might actually be a classic birria de res
In short: J. Kenji López-Alt demonstrates how to prepare birria using lamb neck and shoulder. This video clarifies the culinary overlap between common barbacoa recipes and traditional birria, offering a versatile approach for home cooks.
While many home cooks recognize the term barbacoa from popular chains like Chipotle, the dish often mirrors the preparation of birria de res. Kenji demonstrates that the specific meat choice is flexible; while he uses lamb neck and shoulder in this session, any fatty stewing cut of lamb, goat, or beef is suitable for the recipe.
The process draws from a previous Serious Eats barbacoa recipe, adapted here to highlight the characteristics of birria. By focusing on fatty cuts, the method ensures the rich, tender texture essential to the dish.
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