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Bajaboy
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Burro
Sometime around Christmas or New Years, I don't really remember, a good friend stopped by our casita. He was very jovial and insisted I accept a gift
from him. But of course....a few nice packages of burro.
I have eaten burro a few times at random parties in Bahia Asuncion. I always found it edible but nothing to write home about. The meat had flavor
but was chewy as prepared.
Tonight I was craving a hearty meal and I thought back to the burro in the freezer. I decided to make a stew with caramerlized onions and a nice, big
IPA style beer. I added a bunch of garlic, carrots, and potatoes.
Oh my, what a treat! My kids, wife, and I were all very pleased with the results. I'm going to have to replicate this for my amigo this year.
Zac
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Sounds good to me, I'd try it.
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I'm sure the vegans will soon chime in.
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it sounds really good.
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Eating Mr. Ed? Or, Francis The Talking Mule?
Shameful.
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Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Eating Mr. Ed? Or, Francis The Talking Mule?
Shameful. |
But tasty!
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lucky you....we were just talking about how delicioso burro is and I was craving it! It is a very very healthy meat because of the desert plants these
burros graze on....sweet lovely meat indeed.
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Love the little ones best-- I call `em burritos!!
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Short Fanatic and Handsome isnt gonna like this!
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Bajaboy
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Quote: | Originally posted by shari
lucky you....we were just talking about how delicioso burro is and I was craving it! It is a very very healthy meat because of the desert plants these
burros graze on....sweet lovely meat indeed. |
I think the trick to cooking burro is long and slow....once it gets broken down it's delicious...otherwise it tastes like cheap beef stew meat. Next
time, I want to simmer some burro and make chili verde with it (per my wife's suggestion).
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Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
I think the trick to cooking burro is long and slow....once it gets broken down it's delicious...otherwise it tastes like cheap beef stew meat. Next
time, I want to simmer some burro and make chili verde with it (per my wife's suggestion). |
Yeah.......I'll bet you won't be setting a place for Graham or Mike....will ya.
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Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
I think the trick to cooking burro is long and slow....once it gets broken down it's delicious...otherwise it tastes like cheap beef stew meat. Next
time, I want to simmer some burro and make chili verde with it (per my wife's suggestion). |
Yeah.......I'll bet you won't be setting a place for Graham or Mike....will ya.
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Come on now Dennis, I know you've eaten a thing or two that might turn heads
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My, aren't we feeling macho today! How about some dog or cat meat or rattlesnake for appetizers.
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Quote: | Originally posted by LancairDriver
My, aren't we feeling macho today! How about some dog or cat meat or rattlesnake for appetizers. |
I'm not sure if it was a male burro or not...but I can say rattlesnake is tasty...I haven't had the opportunity to try dog or cat....yet
[Edited on 9-24-2012 by Bajaboy]
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burro meat was a staple in baja on the ranchos. It is a very healthy meat and much better suited to our surroundings...much more than cows and they
dont destroy the desert like goats do...they are a good example of a sustainable edible resource.
I dont understand why so many are adverse to eating this but rave over ordering up a fancy dinner of cute little lambs. Young burro meat is a
delicacy....most excellent BBQ'ed and the choice cuts melt in your mouth like butter...really. Ranchers here raise them for meat and they are free
range of course...all natural....all organic and local...what better meat could one possible want? Certain cuts can be tough...these are usually the
ones they give away which accounts for the toughness of Zac's burro!
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Quote: | Originally posted by shari
burro meat was a staple in baja on the ranchos. It is a very healthy meat and much better suited to our surroundings...much more than cows and they
dont destroy the desert like goats do...they are a good example of a sustainable edible resource.
I dont understand why so many are adverse to eating this but rave over ordering up a fancy dinner of cute little lambs. Young burro meat is a
delicacy....most excellent BBQ'ed and the choice cuts melt in your mouth like butter...really. Ranchers here raise them for meat and they are free
range of course...all natural....all organic and local...what better meat could one possible want? Certain cuts can be tough...these are usually the
ones they give away which accounts for the toughness of Zac's burro! |
Oh I see the way it is.....
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Quote: | Originally posted by shari
burro meat was a staple in baja on the ranchos. It is a very healthy meat and much better suited to our surroundings...much more than cows and they
dont destroy the desert like goats do...they are a good example of a sustainable edible resource.
I dont understand why so many are adverse to eating this but rave over ordering up a fancy dinner of cute little lambs. Young burro meat is a
delicacy....most excellent BBQ'ed and the choice cuts melt in your mouth like butter...really. Ranchers here raise them for meat and they are free
range of course...all natural....all organic and local...what better meat could one possible want? Certain cuts can be tough...these are usually the
ones they give away which accounts for the toughness of Zac's burro! |
I believe that Machaca is supposed to be burro. From what I've heard, the original machaca originates in the Sonoran Desert, and is salted and dried.
It is very tasty.
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the word Burrito....originated from burro meat...duh! and yes, machaca de burro is far superior to beef....if you gave mexicanos a choice between
machaca de burro and beef, most would happily choose burro.
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I went to a burro BBQ with Shari and crew a few years ago, up at a rancho outside of of Asuncion. A memorable experience, (from what I can remember,
as there was a bunch of Tecate & tequila consumed too), and the burro meat was muy delicioso. I agree with Shari about the fact that this is
probably a more sustainable and healthy meat than cattle in the Baja desert habitat.
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Quote: | Originally posted by ElCap
I went to a burro BBQ with Shari and crew a few years ago, up at a rancho outside of of Asuncion. A memorable experience, (from what I can remember,
as there was a bunch of Tecate & tequila consumed too), and the burro meat was muy delicioso. I agree with Shari about the fact that this is
probably a more sustainable and healthy meat than cattle in the Baja desert habitat. |
Are there still wild burros roaming the desert in B.C.S. ?? And if so, do people hunt them ??
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