Taco Chronicles S01E05 · Barbacoa

Overview

Every time barbacoa is prepared, it starts in the same place: a big hole in the ground. It doesn’t get much more humble -- or delicious -- than that.

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1. 1 1. Pastor2019-07-11 · 29mSavory, pork-based al pastor tacos are a street-food staple of Mexico City. But they actually have origins that stem back to ancient Asia Minor.
2. 2 2. Carnitas2019-07-11 · 29mIf you like tacos, you likely know carnitas. But did you know its roots go back to the Aztecs? Take a trip to Michoacán, the world’s carnitas capital.
3. 3 3. Canasta2019-07-11 · 26mNo matter the filling, canasta tacos are truly beloved. Get to know this street-food favorite and one of its most dynamic purveyors: Lady Basket Tacos.
4. 4 4. Asada2019-07-11 · 27mFrom Tijuana to Hermosillo to Sonora to Downtown LA, carne asada reigns supreme. But the most flavorful meat is nothing without the perfect tortilla.
5. 5 5. Barbacoa2019-07-11 · 31mEvery time barbacoa is prepared, it starts in the same place: a big hole in the ground. It doesn’t get much more humble -- or delicious -- than that.
6. 6 6. Guisado2019-07-11 · 31mWith guisados tacos, it’s not just the meat -- it’s the stew. We visit with some of the most notable "stew taco" cooks in both Mexico and Los Angeles.