Barbacoa-style Lamb
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 kilogram water to a boil. Add salt and sugar and stir until fully dissolved. Remove from heat and add all remaining ingredients. Let cool to room temperature.

  2. Place lamb in a large container. Submerge in Brine. Cover and refrigerate 12 hours.

  3. In a blender, purée all ingredients and 500 grams water for the Adobo Marinade. Set aside.

  4. Remove Lamb from Brine. Transfer to a nonreactive container. Coat with Adobo Marinade. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.

  5. Heat oven to 465°F. Remove Lamb Barbacoa from Adobo Marinade, reserving excess Adobo Marinade separately.

  6. In a cast iron skillet over medium-high flame, heat oil. Add Lamb Barbacoa and sear on all sides.

  7. Transfer seared Lamb Barbacoa to a hotel pan. Add enough water to fill the pan halfway. Add reserved Adobo Marinade. Top with banana leaves. Cover pan with aluminum foil and roast 1 hour.

  8. Reduce heat to 355°F and cook additional 90 minutes, or until meat is tender and begins to fall off the bone. Let cool.

  9. In a shallow serving bowl, spoon black beans. Top with Lamb Barbacoa. Spoon excess Adobo Marinade onto the beans. Garnish with cilantro and white onion.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌾Gluten-free🥩Carnivore...

Category🍖Meat Dish

Cuisine🇲🇽Mexican

Occasions👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Gathering🎉Special Occasion

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 3h

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