Birria Tacos Recipe | Authentic Jalisco Mexico

birria meat

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean beef is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole grain tortillas offer more fiber, while flour tortillas can be less expensive.

Place dried de-seeded chilis in water and bring to a boil.

Allow to simmer covered for 10-15 minutes.

Remove chilis from water and place into a blender with remaining marinade ingredients.

If blended mixture seems too thick, add more Dr. Pepper or water to thin out.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Reserve at least 1 cup of marinade for later.

Pour marinade over brisket and coat all sides.

Allow brisket to marinate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

After marinating, place brisket onto your smoker at 275°F and allow to smoke for 2-3 hours.

Place brisket into a foil pan or Dutch oven, add reserved cup of marinade, 12 oz Dr. Pepper, and 2-3 bottles of your favorite beer, and cover with foil.

Allow brisket to braise for an additional 4-6 hours or until fork tender.

Serve chopped brisket with chopped onions and cilantro as toppings, and pour some of the consommé or braising liquid over the meat.

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