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[@foodwishes]

Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/238510/Homemade-Arepas/

[@pattychurra]

How do I like this another 2962 times?! You got my little Colombian heart all aflutter with this video! My dad used to wake up like at 6am everyday and make arepas because in my house we had them most often for breakfast, with Colombian hot cocoa and a fried egg, or huevo perico (scrambled eggs with bits of onion and tomato). On really special occasions though (read: weekends), he would fry them and we would have them with "quesito" paisa (soft and salty, traditionally homemade cheese) and butter. Or, my favorite, just grilled on the special arepa parrilla we use over the electric stovetop with butter, grated mozarella cheese, a thin piece of grilled skirt steak and a slice of tomato. My childhood heart is happy to have shared all this, thanks for posting this amazingness!

[@lawaincooley6788]

What a wonderful childhood memory! Did you ever make a sweet version of them, like sprinkle cinnamon and sugar over the top?

[@SadraDesiree]

I loved it! I'm venezuelan and that's the best explanation in english of how to prepare arepas I've seen so far!!... It makes me glad that someone else shares one of our most typical dishes. :D

[@robsonwilianwinchester9726]

Hey. I'm from Brazil. Venezuela neighborhoods countries. We sadly don't have arepas in Brazil yet.

[@BabeyAngel]

Chef John, I really love you :D. You're not afraid to say "I'm probably not saying this right" or "If I'm doing anything wrong, please tell me." It shows just how humble you are and what a great personality you have. I love your show and am waiting to see a lot more!

[@luisnoguera3046]

P.A.N stands for ''Producción de Alimentos Nacionales'' which means National Food Production. Pan also means bread in Spanish. Thanks for this recipe Chef John, greetings from Venezuela

[@eldruidacosmico]

Nicely done chef! I'm Venezuelan I can tell. That's an "arepa frita" (fried arepa) but the most traditional is the "Arepa asada" which doesn't require any oil, just the pan at medium heat, it should take 10 minutes on each side for a total of 20 minuts BUT they are way more crunchy, believe me it's worth it! fillings could include shreaded meat, shreaded yellow cheese, chicken-potatoes-petitpois-mayonese-abocado salad (Reina pepiada) and many others.

[@girlofsummer]

I am Venezuelan, and taking your request to make corrections I would suggest: You have to make sure the Mix is moist and soft enough so it doesn't crack when you are trying to make the dough. Actually is better to add a little more water than what you expect it to need because in a couple of minutes the cornmeal will absorve it.... Then you have to handle it and knead knead knead! Until is very soft and manageable... and then you start by making a Ball, then you push it both sides with your hands until you get the ¨bread¨ desired shape. :) and Remember, practice makes perfect! From: A Venezuelan Girl that after 30 years in this planet is now that I am mastering the techniques of Making Arepas!!!! ... hehehehehe

[@unionrdr]

I've been dying to go boar hunting and toss a small one in my bbq pit to smoke all day. Then make a big pile of these and a bowl of honey bbq sauce to eat it with. I wonder if you Hispanic folks eat it that way? The feral pigs nest not too far south of me.

[@joyceclemons3916]

That helps! Thanks. Good video, this is all new to me.

[@delfoloveakadellasmissiona1369]

Thank you for your advice I will do that😄

[@Edganrix]

Viva Venezuela, mi patria querida!

[@makichandes]

Great advice!

[@foodwishes]

Thanks to everyone for all the amazing comments and suggestions!!

[@GlennimarRojas]

i am from venezuela. this way is good. if u want it a bit softer add more water n oil( not to much water) if u put to much water, don't trow it away, just wait a few minutes so it can become bit harder. good luck.

[@asimnazeer3191]

wow yammm

[@camilocepeda9139]

You can add butter to the mix as well :P. It makes it yummier

[@GlennimarRojas]

yes camilo is right ..

[@gabtroublemaker]

Also the way he fried it gave me chills... if you're gonna fry an arepa you don't do it on that little oil xD you DEEP FRY IT! with its necessary little hole in the middle

[@carollopez8597]

Gaby Martínez. Where do they deep fry arepa. I've never heard of that ?

[@Juan308]

omg i loved this video

[@pinkhope84]

Sounds yummy

[@SexyAngel79]

I had Arepas this morning for Breakfast.I ate it with Black Beans and Eggs.Soooooo good.My Mother grew up in Venezuela and she makes really good Venezuela food.Arepas are my all time favorite.I can eat it all the time.Now only she can teach me how to make them.But thanks to this guy who posted this video I'm writing it down :) It's good too I have an Arepas Machine which cooks both sides perfectly.Whoever trying this yummy food ENJOY! You'll LOVE IT! I know I do :)

[@theastridgonzalez]

Mix it with 1/3 coconut water (or juice) and 2/3 water instead of just water. It's AMAZING that way. Love your channel.

[@hibiscusflower5911]

What’s the difference?

[@theastridgonzalez]

@@hibiscusflower5911 it adds a sweetness to it making it savory sweet rather than just savory from the salt.

[@hibiscusflower5911]

@@theastridgonzalez I will be making it that way then!

[@JustK.0_o.]

Ooh I've never tried cooking with coconut water before coconut milk yes but it never occurred to me to try that lol maybe because I drink it out really fast. Thanks for the 🥥 tip but for this recipe it'll be room temperature right not slightly heated ?

[@Liam1694u]

I like to fill these with leftover Ropa Vieja. I add a slice of tomatoe, a piece of lettuce, and some homemade cilantro lime mayo. It's delicious! and a Venezuelan coworker of mine told me to only cook them half way and then freeze them. That way they keep for whenever I need them and I can just stick a frozen arepa in the toaster at work and finish the cooking. A Venezuelan hot pocket!

[@fpulido4025]

Hi chef John I'm Colombian and I just want to thank you for so many great recipes I being watching as many as I can and put in practice, thanks for the arepas you are the greatest

[@dipalivernekar4230]

One of my favorite chefs is Chef John. Very well explained. Brilliant sense of humor.

[@theirishslyeyes]

Oh my goodness, I had these when I visited Venezuela many years ago, and I still drool over them....So good!! I make them at home now, and my husband and daughter love them as well. Who wouldn't?

[@ricardobermudez6229]

Venezuelan guy here, great video man. If you are going to do a fried arepa I recommend to do a small hole (about I finger size) in the center, kinda like a lifesaver, this way the oil will rise from that hole and cook it better, that's how Venezuelan moms does it. Please also keep in mind that the most used way to cook the arepa is on an iron pan or grilled, it usually consist on two steps, first on the iron pan and when is a little hard you will heat it on an iron net (not sure the name in English). Best of wishes.

[@TheTamago]

+Ricardo Bermudez Thanks a lot !

[@MoanikaLewinsky]

Harina P.A.N. can be found today (if in the US) at pretty much, ANY Walmart and most latino-Food stores and you can also make your Arepas grilled or Baked, and yes, you can literally stuff them with almost anything, arepas is provably the most versatile food there exist....Loved the video, thanks for sharing!

[@piojoloco14]

Heyy I'm from Colombia, a little advice is that you used to much oil, sometimes we cook them in just a little bit of butter and in this way it taste sooo much better :) Sorry for my english!

[@SugarBean915]

My mom taught me to make them with a little bit of butter in the dough. A little bit of white cheese doesn't hurt either.

[@claudinedecarlisle8647]

Your English is wonderful. Thank you for the tips!

[@DanitzaLadwig]

I'm half Venezuelan and I ALWAYS ALWAYS put butter inside the hot Arepa, a slice of cheese such as queso fresco and a slice of ham. YUMMMMMMY

[@sthrnmuscle]

I was an exchange student in Colombia back in high school and later got to visit Venezuela for a few months, so I've eaten a fair share of arepas. In Colombia, every arepa I had was filled with something (egg, cheese, ham, etc.) and fried. In Venezuela, they were pan fried, or baked, or started in the frying pan and finished in the oven - much more variety there as to cooking style, but fewer choices regarding fillings. We typically just buttered our arepas in Venezuela.

[@slammerlo510]

For a local and not a Venezuelan, you rock, bro. Fast and to the point, give you no mistakes.

[@danielgomezcadavid01]

hello, from colombia. here are some things to put in the arepas: -yellow amrican type cheese. -mozarella cheese. -ham with yellow cheese -cream cheese. -you can do an egg tortilla an put it on top of the arepa. -you can make little arepas, and serve them with your bbq -white arepa with butter,salt, cow cheese" quesito" on top the best arepa ever: arepa de chocolo with cheese. delicious. love this channel.

[@gkyahoo]

Great video, don't worry about pronunciation, I am from Venezuela and I use the top of a tupperware as a mold, and fill it with anything you want, chese (gouda is realy good) tuna salad , chicken salad , devil ham ( mixed with a little mayo) , meats etc, You can also make arepas de chicharron, the same arepa , before frying take a little bit of pork cracklings, break them in small little pieces and mix it in the dough.

[@brandonn1988able]

I made some this morning and i loved them so much!!! I loved the contrast it has. I really love your videos, they give me alot of inspiration to try things differently. Especially when i am cooking for my two sons. Im a single father. And sons are somewhat picky. But everything i cook from your recipies they love so much thankyou and keep up the great work!!

[@TheDougVT]

I'm from Venezuela and I think this one of the most delicious and nutritious foods in the world. It can be served with plenty of ingredients. I really hope someday arepa will be an international dish.

[@kurtlarsen5735]

TheDougVT it is now in Denmark, street food.:)

[@jesperdahl1486]

@@kurtlarsen5735 Hvor i Danmark

[@Ejaramillo77]

I know what you did wrong... YOU ONLY MADE ONE! =P

[@casasconnancy]

I'm colombian. I love arepas... deliciosas! Thank you Chef John. Your recipes are amazing!

[@pipernoodle]

I had these on the streets of Panama. Unbelievable with any protein, the old boy knocking these things out cut the little patties out into pockets and then stuffed the envelopes with cheese and other goodness then reheated them. OHHHHHH MY MY. Went back night after night......served with various liquid sauces created a need for napkins..... LOVE IT..

[@Tealcc]

I just found this product totally by accident, in a random little store in my hometown here in Sweden. Bought a bag and im making this today! cant wait.. I'll probably be using some pork tenderloin, something green and ofcourse.. Bacon bits.

[@caleidonauta]

P.A.N. stands for Producto Alimentico Nacional (National Alimentary Product) and in Venezuela is commonly pronounced "pan". As someone mentioned early there is no right or wrong when it comes to making arepas, and you can stuff them with many ingredients, my favourite would be chicken with sweet black beans.

[@radiogurl]

Thanks for the video! I made arepas tonight for the first time and found this really helpful. I stuffed mine with pork carnitas I made in the crockpot and my homemade salsa!

[@anita021074]

I love arepas, you can also make a sweet version for dessert or just to eat and drink with coffee. Thanks chef John

[@chiquiliky1]

Chef John, I have followed your videos, recipes, tips, and techniques because you are a great chef and a funny person. However, i had no idea that you made a video of arepas!! Im from venezuela and i was so exicited that you knew about them!! Now i like you even more (YOUR ARE AWESOME!!) Keep doing what you do and thank you for loving arepas as much as I do ;)

[@allenboros3032]

My neighbor who is from Columbia South America brought over a dish of home made Arapas last evening. So delicious!

[@lawaincooley6788]

We made these but we sprinkled a mix of cinnamon and sugar. We also used lard as our oil. I think coconut oil would be delicious too for the sweet version. They are almost like little elephant ears!! My husband and son have celiac disease so this is an easy recipe for us that is naturally gluten free. Yummy!!

[@MsKmartinez]

I am Colombian and my family and I don't cook it in a pan with oil or butter. We actually cook them over heat. I generally use a cooling rack type of metal surface with the bars and place it over the stove top. We stuff them with cheese and butter immediately after taking the arepa off of the heat. I've always had an electric stove so I'm not sure how that would work with a gas stove. My favorite is mozzarella cheese btw. :) yum. Serve with typical Colombian hot chocolate makes it even better.

[@wilmillor]

If it cracks around is bacause you made the bough too hard, don't put too much flour, just enough to make stable, let it settle for 5 to 10 minutes, then you can add a bit more water, till you can manipulate the dough and shpe it without cracking around(too hard )or melts in your hand while shaping it (too soft)

[@jhluth]

This is the advise I came here for. Thank-you!

[@antoinettegiacci6731]

Lived in Venezuela for some time. They were so yummy. The best ever!!!

[@sayazkou]

P.A.N stands for "Producto Alimenticio Nacional", which in English translates to "National Alimentary Product"

[@trollsngoblins]

+Sayakou So.. it's actually called N.A.P., too :P

[@robertovillasmil9628]

+Sayakou Wooow I had no idea!!! And I am venezuelan Lol Thanks a lot Sayakou :-)

[@sayazkou]

+Roberto Villasmil Any time :)

[@shanidar]

Alimentary would be better translated as Food, como alimientos So National Food Production, similar to NaBisCo .

[@ChelsieNotChelsea]

My dad is Venezuelan and we regularly have these for a weekend breakfast. We fill it with a Venezuelan style scrambled eggs called "perico" which is fried onion, garlic, tomatoes, peppers (I don't add them because I don't like peppers) and I usually substitute them with mushroom and of course, some salt and pepper to taste. Also butter the inside of the arepa first before the fillings. It'll be nice and juicy inside with the nice crunch of the outside 👅

[@MiguelMorales85]

OMG I never thought I would live to see Cheff John eating arepas from Venezuela.

[@isaco12]

congrats man, now you know how cook our best dish. enjoy and invite your frients to have a nice and delicius dinner with you new and favorite food. greetings from venezuela

[@andrewmarin1298]

Wow, I'm Colombian and this is just Perfect... eat these every time I go to m grandmothers house and she's native to Colombian and she grills them when we BBQ

[@mariapelkey5600]

I'm from Venezuela and I think you're great!!! I love your voice and all your recipes!

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

Stuff it with anything is right, first time I had an Arepa, I was 8 and a freind who had moved to my neighborhood from Venezuela had me over for lunch. His mom made peanut butter and jelly Arepas and Melted cheese arepas....... so goood, it's my favorite gluten free bread. Try adding a little garlic powder and Mozzerella and reheat in the oven, it's a great cheesey garlic bread

[@eunig7101]

Chef John I'm Mexican and I really like all of your videos. When it comes to Hispanic dishes sometimes we get upset when someone tries a dish and doesn't get the way we're traditionally used to but even then when you might not have all the right steps or ingredients I like that you're open to our comments. We have a true passion for food and our traditions but I'm glad you love to learn. Keep it up I would like to see more Mexican dishes here :D

[@amouse02]

I had these in Venezuela ahwile ago...They are so good, thanks for reminding me!

[@darrenchichester9777]

My hotel in Cartagena had these every morning at breakfast time. So GOOD!

[@perlago21]

You made my grandma proud 🥲 from a Venezuelan family we approve this video lol 😂, try your arepa in a full American breakfast, change the pancakes for the arepa put some butter in the arepa it will be glorious

[@dulcekkirkland]

If you like arepas, you will LOVE mexican sopes! Pls make a video, many ppl will be forever thankful!

[@valentinatovar6275]

I'm venezuelan, I love this video. When I shape the arepa I do it like if I'm clapping 👏👏👏 it's an easy way

[@raulycalifre]

Hey I'm from Venezuela! what a treat to have u prepare our traditional food! who cares how u shape them! the doe just needed a bit more water but they looked awesome =D

[@FriendofWigner]

There was a stand at the Fremont Sunday Market in Seattle that made these, and I fell in love with them. You could get any filling you wanted, but most of their offerings only had two or three items. It seems to me that when filling Arepas, simple is better. If you want a lot of different fillings, just make more!

[@chuck262]

from venezuela to the world! de venezuela pal mundo papa!

[@i3moviesymar]

Hey, im venezuelan and very good on the arepa making business. There are a few differences between the colombian and an venezuelan arepas besides de toppings. Anyways, when it comes to shaping the dough, is usually best if u roll a small ball (of the portion size) between ur hands, so when is nice and round u just flatten as if u were clapping but with the dough between ur hands, and go on rotating it that way is nice, and flat and even.

[@StayStrongcuzofDemi]

When my mom makes arepas, I don't often pay attention because it happens like literally every single day unless there's left over from the day before, the dough is a little tiny bit wetter than that but it's not enough to make a significant difference. I personally think they're 10937291x better fried, but you can also cook them on a pan with no oil as a healthier option it does take a little longer but 9/10 times that's how my mom makes them. I like to melt cheese in it, it happens to make it delicious. When me and my cousin were younger we used to eat it with devilled ham, everyone thinks it's gross but we find it delicious. You can also have it with beans, eggs, chicken, beef, pretty much anything. It's almost like bread, but better.

[@MikiSunshine]

There's another video on here where he mixes shredded mozzarella into the dough then stuffs the dough with more cheese before frying it in butter. Oh, yum.

[@sabrinasykes5480]

My Venezuelan friend made this today and it tasted really good. I wanted to try it so thanks for the recipe

[@Suuegrl]

Made this today, no stuffing but split open and added cream cheese and jelly. And it was very gritty inside. Yes got the yellow pre cooked very fine product from Goya. Was the water not hot enough? Being gluten free I was so excited over this.

[@chazan8]

Thank you Chef John! There are dozens of ways to make arepas: fried, boiled, baked, grilled (as well as combinations of each). To boil arepas you drop them into boiling water, wait for them to float and then into the oven (I like a thick crust so 400F for 20 minutes); to bake arepas, you first place them on a hot skillet (in Venezuela they're completely flat and are a known as "budares") with only a little oil until you get a little bit of a burnt curst and then into the oven.

[@meekish]

I saw some p.a.n at the supermarket, and bought it just cause I remembered this video. xD I'm gonna make some arepas

[@sevillavieira]

We are fans of Foodwishes from Venezuela. Excellent website!!!

[@lsolate]

This channel completes me.

[@tere123sita]

I am Peruvian, but I love arepas, the way I do it to form the patties,I use big size zipper bag, open sides, and in the middle I put a ball of dough, I cover the dough with a portion of the bag and with a plate I pressed to desired thickness, thereby surface they are smooth arepas

[@ladysunflower2117]

Good Job Chef!!! I'm Venezuelan and of course I love Arepas!! Thank your for making this video!! Loved it!!

[@olevsos]

The first pronunciaton is perfect. The arepas are awesome.

[@Only1Meya]

I didnt even know what arepas were before watching this video but it looks delicious. THanks for sharing.

[@ivortaga]

Many ways to cook Arepas in Venezuela. Fried is one way, make them thin about 1/2 inch thick make a hole in the center with your finger to allow oil to come up and cook the middle, also Bake them, make a crust to both sides in a hot skilet then to the oven at 350 for a while (my mom test them by slapping them if they sounded hollow or puffy they are done) you can Boil them, they won't come appart and finally in the skilet itself, just make the crust and continue cooking turning them until the sound puffy, it may show some burn marks but that only make them better tasting. One thing, if they come out too hard you may need to add more water, follow the instructions in the bag.

[@julichy]

Arepas! Are from Venezuela!!! :) It is the most awesome food ever! ;) hehe! Your arepa looks good! However we usually make a ball with the dough and then press it between the palm of your hands until you get the arepa shape! Then you have 2 cooking options, fried (as you did here, we usually add more oil so the arepa is fully covered) or in the "budare"=like you did in the pan but only with a drop of oil! Your recipes are great, we had tried some of them already! Cheers from Venezuelans!

[@babzett73]

Absolutely have to try it!!! Thanks

[@jarelykbm]

And about the shape! Anything is good! I'm a Venezuelan and I've been cooking this forever and I still can't get the as great as your shape! You can also bake them it grill them, and put butter and just cheese that's our everyday breakfast! And is easy to find at the supermarket at least over the east cost I've live around and I always find them at the international food part! Now if you want to go for challenge and delicious one you should make Hallacas the flavor is amazing.

[@1ncu6us]

...and once again, Chef John saved the day!

[@areskzc]

I love arepas! Gracias John!

[@dmponguta]

Love the videos, arepas is my daughter favorite food! I usually add some butter with the warm water. In Canada the sell that corn meal in Superstore in the oriental foods section.

[@TangoSpiceCompany]

I just picked up some of this 'corn flour' at the store over the weekend just because I thought it looked good. Now I have a way to use it, thanks!

[@Shogun1289]

awesome recipe! spicy pork and avocado? That's gold! ahhh! thanks

[@MauriceCalis]

Best cooking channel on KZbin I've tried several of your dishes in the last month, with success every time. Love the short and informative videos, and I've gone many times to the website to get details. By the way, the shrimp cocktail, best I've ever had. My mom wanted to try them after I told her about yours, but she bought frozen, precooked shrimp before I could explain. I tried one just to see - no comparison at all - just slimy rubber by comparison (can't believe I used to like that).

[@hilahcooking]

I love these! Always wanted to try making them. Thanks for posting the video! They look delicious.

[@treesnakes]

Always looking for gluten free breads. Thanks for the new ideas!

[@Jeenymt]

YUMMYY!!! I loveee Arepas! You made my day with this lovely video! Thanks :) PS: Sometimes I add a bit of sugar to the dough and when mixing leave it a bit soft and let sit for 5 mins it will get firmer but not dry, make a little ball rolling on your hands and then shape them! You done great!!! Nothing sexier than a man making arepas ;) hahaha... big hugs and congrats , I love your channel :) From a Venezuelan girl living in Ireland.

[@fightnight14]

I really like the background sound and Chef Jhon's voice. Its perfect for a food show. Magaling!

[@marinabuzan8024]

Chef John thank you for this great video. I would love to see a video about : how to make Venezuelan pabellon made by Food wishes 😊

[@SuperDahlee]

looks yummy , i will try to do it . thank your very much

[@ilikethewok]

Looks very appetizing!! Thx for this video.

[@jarelykbm]

Awww love it when he said "try to name something that this can not e fill up with" do adorable how he talks about the arepas :) !!!

[@JdChirinos]

Way better than the other video. Fried arepas are awesome. I got kind of mad at the other video but this one's actually really really good!

[@saraisosa7723]

I am from Venezuela and this is the best! you can roast it also for does that don't like to much oil. did you try "El Bollito" they are good also.

[@sevillavieira]

Thank You We love arepas

[@ArepasDelGringo]

Thanks for the video about the delicious arepa! I believe everyone should try an arepa at least one in their life!

[@mmayad]

Tambien soy Venezolana. La descripción que diste es de arepa rellena antes de freir las por eso ense que te referias a empanadas. Nose de que parte de Venezuela eres y si es asi que las hacen por alla, yo soy de Maracay y he estado un poco por toda Venezuela y es la primera ves que oigo de rellenar la arepa antes de freir la, asi como una empanada. Lo voy a hacer la proxima ves que haga arepas. Saludos!

[@badlilkittyx]

Oh and meant to add (re: alias blogger comment, swatson) - perfect for those w/ celiac or are looking to cut down on wheat based flours! Love adding in cojita (salty cheese), fresh avacados and fried plaintains! Or, for a savory meaty areapas, Trader Joe's bbq beef brisket (given that my HOA doesn't allow grills, boo). The fillings are endless!

[@lslavychecker]

YES I USE HAMBURGER MOLD PUT DOUGHT BETWEEN PLASTIC--WORK GREAT AND FAST....

[@julianchaves412]

Saludos from Colombia! Great channel!

[@skittles0567]

k so i made your onion rings for my family yesterday....they say im in trouble because now im gonna have to start making more of your recipes. they loved them :) thanks so much!

[@Forevertrue]

Looks great and worth a try! Thanks Chef John!

[@jocdavid13]

awesome.. really awesome.. de verdad disfrute el video.. digame ahora fuera de venezuela que las arepitas no son a diario :( .. que chevere me siento cuando a la gente de afuera le gustan las arepas.. que orgullo ser Venezolano..

[@carlymelendez]

hi! i'm so pleesed that one of ur favorite recipes is a dish of my country. just one thing: is healthier if u don't fried. buy a tosti arepa and put the paste directly. to me, it taste better. u have to polish ur technique on the blending process. don't be afraid of getting dirty with the paste. when the arepa has cracks that means that u have to do it better next time (more water basically) . ty so much for the channel, i enjoy it very much! grettings! :)

[@GoldenHeadKiller7]

Yes, you can add garlic to the dough thus the dough will acquire the flavor of what you add. You can bake bacon strips and blend them in the blender (with no water inside the blend) so they turn to "bacon dust". Add this and garlic to the dough and it will become delicious.

[@soniasvideo]

Hey! Yes, definitely a staple in my home, I'm Colombian. PAN means bread btw. And yes, you caught me...I was saying to myself, "OMG!! That's not how you shape them!" But it looked really good!! Well done!

[@pesto5k]

I absolutely love polenta... so I'm DEFINITELY going to try this. I'm lazy so I'll get some barbacoa from the local mexican meat market.