Barbacoa Nortena

Name: Barbacoa Nortena
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT3H25M0.000S
Yield: 8 to 12 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds boneless leg of lamb; Salt and pepper; 6 cloves garlic; 1 white onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 4 dried avocado leaves; 4 sprigs fresh oregano; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 sprigs dried epazote; 1/4 bunch fresh parsley; Banana leaves, to cover; Chopped onions; Chopped fresh cilantro; Lime wedges; Avocado slices; Salsa, store-bought or homemade

Recipe courtesy of Johnny Hernandez

Show: Man Fire Food

Episode: Fiery Mexican Feast

Barbacoa Nortena

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Level: Easy
Yield: 8 to 12 servings

Total: 3 hr 25 min
Active: 25 min

Level: Easy
Yield: 8 to 12 servings

Total: 3 hr 25 min
Active: 25 min

Ingredients

5 pounds boneless leg of lamb

Salt and pepper

6 cloves garlic

1 white onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick

4 dried avocado leaves

4 sprigs fresh oregano

4 sprigs fresh thyme

2 sprigs dried epazote

1/4 bunch fresh parsley

Banana leaves, to cover

Garnishes:

Chopped onions

Chopped fresh cilantro

Lime wedges

Avocado slices

Salsa, store-bought or homemade

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Generously rub the lamb with salt and pepper and place in a large pot. Add enough water to reach three-quarters of the way up the sides of the meat. Add the garlic, onions, avocado leaves, oregano, thyme, epazote and parsley. Cover the meat with banana leaves and the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Place in the oven and cook until fork tender (the meat should easily pull apart and shred), approximately 3 hours. Remove the herbs and chop the meat.
Serve garnished with onions, cilantro, lime, avocado and salsa.

Cook’s Note

Barbacoa is traditionally served for breakfast with corn or flour tortillas. It also makes an excellent taco and a great accompaniment to huevos rancheros.

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.

Barbacoa Nortena

Barbacoa Nortena

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