For the last 2 years, I've been wanting to smoke beef cheeks and tongue (barbacoa).
Living in an apartment meant relying on a GE indoor smoker, and while it worked… the smoke just wasn't the same.
Last night I finally got the chance to do it right. I know this isn't the traditional way to make barbacoa, but sometimes trying something different is worth it, and when I say the wait was worth it, I mean every second.
by Randy0811
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That looks so tasty.
That looks phenomenal! Some of the best cuts of beef too.
Lools fantastic. Is it difficult peeling an uncooked tongue?
Cant like this post enough. That looks SO GOOD!
Sweet cheeks bro! 🤤
I thought looking at this post why it smells so damn good, am I going crazy… ah that’s because my kid was heating up NY dinner leftovers :))
Great cook nevertheless! I’d love to make something like this myself!
I cooked a lot but never beef cheeks. I’m guessing I can ask any butcher. Is there another term for them as I never see them at the market.
*throws glasses
Holy fuuuuuuck 🤤
That looks really good. I’m actually a big fan of beef tongue because I’m used to boiling it for tacos. Although I have been tempted because I did see a recipe for smoking it. The only thing I would recommend is the recipe I saw called for boiling it For maybe an hour or so first and removing the skin before smoking it. My guess is to allow the smoke flavor to really penetrate, but I’m curious if it’s needed. Peeling it would let you get a bark on the actual meat so it might be worth trying.
Is that too much smoking chunks? I’m always afraid of over smoking it. Also with the snake method, does this produce more smoke as unlit charcoal starts up? Thanks!!
Barbacoa tacos, nothing better after a night of drinking
The cheeks are always the best part of any animal, mmmm
Wow that looks banging
Looks delicious. Is that raw onion, coriander and then a kinda pico de gallo on top?
I just ate but bro, I would eat again for this!
Holy cow!!!!!
This is great performance art, just beautiful and delicious.
This is practically my order at my favorite taco spots, without the smoke.
On that note, beef tongue prices at my local carniceria is damn near $10/lb. 😢😭
I’m from NM and I always thought lengua and barbacoa deserve a higher place in the national bbq debate. Shit’s tasty man.
Where’s the big red?
This needs a NSFW tag because that’s some very sexy meat right there.
That’s that tendernism-slams down glasses-
I may have missed it, but what was the total cook time.
Barbacoa!! I never cooked that outside, I’ll have to give it a try! Looks delicious 🤤
@ what temp and how long did you cook these? Provide details