Smoked Beef Cheeks | Barbacoa Tacos

[@joshuacortinas]

Nothing better than being surrounded by Family, Friends and great Food! Tejano Style!! Awesome

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Yes sir! Everything is better with friends and family.👍🏼

[@ab34e]

Hey Joe. I’ve been watching several videos of beef cheeks & while they’re similar, I went w yours as my guide. Have got to admit, I’ve never had anything turn out as good as I’d imagined it would be ... until now. Followed your strong advice to NOT trim off too much fat; even the silver skin. And, resist the temptation to take them off too soon. Smoked them for 5 hours at 200f; at 2 hrs & every hour thereafter spritzed them w 1/2 apple juice, 1/4 apple cider vinegar & 1/4 maple syrup. After 5 hrs put them in an aluminum pan w a quart of beef broth, sliced onions & 3 bay leaves for 4 hours at 275f. Then because guests weren’t coming for 1.5 hrs, reduced heat back to 200f. “Shredded” them by hand but they were the consistency of mashed potatoes, so took no effort at all. Got rave reviews, saying I’d “knocked it out of the park”. Great video, great advice, thanks much!

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Very nice AB! So glad to hear you had a great cook. Smoked Beef cheeks are the best. 🤘

[@robertutter4161]

@@SmokinJoesPitBBQ i tried my hand at beef cheeks and when they came off the meat tasted great but i noticed a vein of fat running through all the pieces that kinda turned to jelly and gave it a very off taste. is this normal?

[@jesterfacedjuggalo]

I just wanted to say great job they look great I wish I could try them God bless

[@CentralTexasGrilling]

Folks let me tell you, this recipe is off the chain good! We made it when I was in El Paso. If you want a good Barbacoa recipe, this is it.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Thanks brother James! I was thinking about you when we made these with in December.🤘

[@dgax65]

That looks great. I love making beef cheek barbacoa for tacos and burritos.

[@jimmyjohnson8210]

Joe awesome video and great seeing you with your family. I am going to have to try and make this the next time I am back in the US. Keep the smoke lite and the good times flowing.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Hey Jimmy! Thanks for watching buddy. Are you gone again?

[@jimmyjohnson8210]

@@SmokinJoesPitBBQ Yes, I am gone again.

[@owenconnolly3041]

Subscribed ! Great Channel Man !! Great clear and simple Instructions !

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Thank you Owen. I appreciate you watching.👍

[@ps603]

I have never heard of beef cheeks before., but I am going to try & find some & try this. It looks delicious..

[@wes-sotejasbbq8922]

Great cook Joe. Nothing better than BBQ'n with family around. I would love to see a video of how you did all them salsa's.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Hey brother! Thanks so much for watching. Here's where I made the avacado salsa. I'll make a video on the red too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/haevn5h3ipeCj9U

[@RivetGardener]

100 LBS??? Oh wow...you are having one heck of a party!! Nice trimming and smoking. Looking tasty as you bedded them down with the onions. Thanks for the technique secret on when they are ready. What temp do we want...215 F ? Those tacos you built looked fabulous! My mouth is drooling. Yes, I know what I'm missing! Thanks for sharing, Joe.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

That looks amazing. Lots of beefy goodness, right there. Cheers, Joe!

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Thanks Dwayne! They are mighty tasty brother!🤘

[@ThyronMathewsBBQ]

Brother Joe you nailed that recipe. I love myself some beef cheeks very rich. Thank you for Teach me about beef cheeks.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Yes sir! I like it when people try this just to see their reactions to the intense flavors. I still love your daughter's reaction. 🤘

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Someone was just asking about your barbacoa in your last live stream, and boy am I glad they did! Great video brother! Keep up the great work!

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Thanks Anderson! You gotta give it a try buddy.🤘

[@4seasonsbbq]

Wow Joe those where some fantastic lookin tacos. I've never had beef cheeks but I'd like to someday. Thanks for sharing brother.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Hey bro! Thanks so much for watching. Beef cheeks tacos are so good. There really is no other meat that you can compare it to.

[@4seasonsbbq]

@@SmokinJoesPitBBQ I was just at Walmart and saw a bunch of them, now that I know where to get them I'm gonna have to try them out.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

@@4seasonsbbq nice! Those are pretty much ready to smoke out of the bag. Very little trimming.👍🏼

[@Jet_D]

Awesome video! I've tried to explain this to people, but now I can point them to your vid. That is one of my favorite ways to turn tough cuts into tender taco magic. It's time, look, and feel. This method works great for whole venison shoulders too. The onion heat shield is a great idea. Thanks!

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Oh nice! I bet the venison shoulder would be great too. 100$ accurate not thermometers, it's ready when it's ready. 🤘 Thanks for watching Jet!👍🏼

[@Jet_D]

@@SmokinJoesPitBBQ Absolutely! Thanks for the good content.

[@darrylbuckett5380]

I think it's time you did a tour of our Great Southern Land, you'll love the west, it's bigger than Texas and we've got some great beef here. Cheers

[@gilrodriguez1981]

Awesome video and thanks for the tips. I’m looking for that sharpener you have but can’t find it. Can you give me more info please?

[@dannyalva26]

Looks delicious! Great job

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Thank you Danny!🤘

[@yogibear5809]

Now I need some of your taco’s I Have been thinking about using beef cheeks to make 100% beef hot links like a Pittsburgh hot links

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

I bet that that would be good Tom!

[@bbqjedi3187]

Everything about this recipe was awesome, down to the salsa’s. I’m trying this on my smoker in a couple of weeks. Another great video.

[@4MzBBQandGRILL]

Great looking tacos 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. Nice job

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Thanks Michael! 🤘

[@agi0970]

Looks good! Can you do a video on how you made that red salsa?

[@SteveRix78]

How are your grates always so clean? Great video BTW....I'm definitely going to be trying this.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Thanks Steve, I brush them of prior to every cook buddy. 👍

[@Fullnelsonbbq2020]

Amazing job Joe, my family and I need to try beef cheeks just don’t know where to find them. Thanks for sharing

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Hello David. Many Walmart's have them. Try looking at a Walmart in a Hispanic neighborhood.👍🏼

[@zammo25]

Yeah Joe, they look amazing. Beef cheeks is one of my favourite things to do on the smoker. Any chance of the recipes for those salsas.....they look incredible.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Thanks Alex! I have a video on the avacado green salsa. Let me find it. 👍

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Here you go. kzbin.info/www/bejne/haevn5h3ipeCj9U

[@zammo25]

@@SmokinJoesPitBBQ Awesome, thanks Joe. You should deffo do a video for the other two as well. Also, you spritz quite often on your cooks. Is that to keep the meat moist? I'm struggling to keep my briskets and pulled pork moist....they always seem to be a bit dry.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

@@zammo25 I spritz mainly to add moisture to the surface which will cause the foos to have a good smokey flavor. Smoke will stick to a wet surface. It will add a little moisture too. Try injecting your meats. 👍

[@utetoo]

Great information!

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Thanks for watching Steve.👍

[@pandaslayer]

man I need to get cheeks again because I only did it sous vide last time. Smoking them looks like a great way to cook.

[@utetoo]

Excellent job! Great information. Thank you!

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Thank you for watching Steve.👍

[@TexasStyleCuisine]

Looks great buddy. Thanks for sharing.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Thank you Chef! Have you made these on your channel?

[@TexasStyleCuisine]

Smokin' Joe's Pit BBQ I have made barbacoa, but it was with a deer neck.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

I've got a couple of beef cheeks in the freezer that I ordered a month or so ago. Been planning on doing tacos like these. After watching this video, that seals the deal! Tacos it will be. These looked delicious! Do you have your recipes anywhere for the salsas you used? Looked very good! Thanks for sharing Joe!

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Hello Russ! Thanks for watching buddy. I need to make a video on the salsas I used. Here's a video of the green guacamole salsa I used.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Smokin' Joe's Pit BBQ Thanks Joe! I’ll shout out your channel as the inspiration for the tacos I do.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ oh man! That would mean the world to me Russ!👍🏼

[@jakobconnor8153]

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[@terrelllayne2050]

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[@TheRealJoeyB]

Are these front or rear cheeks

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

LOL...We were just talking about that last night. These came off the front side. 🤣

[@ngatiramona]

Oh.my.word.. Joe. Uncle Robert and Miguel.. Hello there, we envy you both right now! Hope you all had a wonderful time. ❤❤👏

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Hello Mona! We had a great time. Great company and good food!🤘

[@ryanrussell3171]

I have just started really getting into smoking (put my pellet smoker together tonight) and I have been watching bbq videos to "bone up" on the craft. I really enjoy your videos as you explain the process. I am in Kansas City, so there is no shortage of BBQ, but it is nice to get a rundown on all kinds of different meats and styles. Subscribed to see what you come out with next!

[@CookingwithKory]

Hella great looking tacos!

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Thank you Kory! Have you had beef cheek/barbacoa before?

[@CookingwithKory]

@@SmokinJoesPitBBQ no but looks delicious

[@mckissack]

What is that sprayer you have? Brand and where to buy?

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

www.qcsupply.com/140113-compression-sprayer-1-1-2-liter.html?Google|Shopping|NB|All_Products|ALL|ALL|ALL|FM&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrO3bi6zP8wIV6WxvBB2qGwUSEAQYASABEgJMcfD_BwE

[@robman247]

Nice show and tell, I’ve been looking for a good video on how to cook 👨🏻‍🍳 or smoke 💨 Barbacoa going to try It myself 👍👌✌️😀

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Thanks Robert. I have a few of them. Thanks for watching.👍

[@charlesphillips9442]

Great video sir! Thank you for sharing.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Thanks for watching Charles!🤘

[@miguelplascencia6093]

Ima try this on my wsm but ima blend the beef brooth with some Chipotle

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

I bet they come out delicious.👍

[@ronieashley8258]

As always great job.

[@sexybeast5134]

Hey joe where is the sausage shop located in el paso

[@roddwood166]

the sprayer did you get that on Amazon

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Hello Rod, this is the one I have. www.zeitlow.com/mobile/product.aspx?ProductCode=083401&404;www.zeitlow.com:80/APE-Compression-Sprayer-p/083401.htm=

[@gabaryaahla8129]

@@SmokinJoesPitBBQ what are you spraying on the beef and that sprayer what is the recipe for your spray

[@jaimenoyolajr2646]

I can’t find this knife sharpener. Can someone help me out to find a link. Thanks!

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

www.kuttstore.com/products/v-knife-sharpener?currency=USD&Google%20Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6s2IBhCnARIsAP8RfAjohO7sXK0HkvITFWSjeN7ZEI-KZ84uL-7vXnIN7a5F2gKhXkfggmMaAv1UEALw_wcB

[@dougbeeman8608]

That looks delicious!

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Thank you Doug!🤘

[@ramongarcia531]

What is in that red salsa and the green salsa do u have a link for that. Thanks

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Here you go. Here you go. INGREDIENTS 8 chile arbol 4 chile pasilla 3 cloves garlic 1/2 of an onion 1 tomato Salt & Pepper to taste. Boil the garlic and tomato until tender. Roast the chiles in a little oil oil then toss them the same boiling water. Boil until tender and blend together. Salt and pepper to taste. Add a little oregano for extra flavor.👍🏼

[@fedcopp]

Total cook time and at what temp please...

[@cruzmascorro9277]

What wood smoke did you use?

[@rocmarshl3021]

Question?? How many packages of beef cheeks would be good to feed 80 to 100 people?.. And where is a good place to purchase in bulk? Thanks

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Try a Mexican meat market. Usually 1 pound of uncooked cheeks per person works.

[@rocmarshl3021]

@@SmokinJoesPitBBQ thanks...I live in Southern Colorado we have them at walmart....I will stop by your food truck next time I'm there to visit family or Junior Olympics are at UTEP...Take care...and thanks again

[@josesanchez-ph9md]

I need a link for that spritz bottle lol

[@ericousleyjr9119]

That’s it Joe. Between you and James I’ve gotta find me some beef cheeks lol! Excellent video brother. Those looked AMAZING!

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

LOL...I'm sure you'll like it Eric. Thanks for watching buddy!👍🏼

[@bbqwithrikrik79]

Great video Joe! I tried once smokin some beef cheeks but I got some mangled up cheeks and they just burnt up on me. It was a couple pieces but I said once I find a spot to get some whole cheeks I would try it again! Surprising to me wal-mart had some the other day.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Nice bro! The ones Walmart sells are good and they trim them pretty good. You'll love them bro! Thanks for watching!👍🏼

[@serivnavi]

What did you spray them down with?

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

I use apple cider vinegar and water mixed at 50/50.👍🏼

[@Thegrillingdude]

Dang, looks amazing. I dig barbacoa tacos, bet the taste was awesome!

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Hey there Duke! They were pretty awesome buddy. 👍🏼

[@cantubps]

Dang it Joe, that looks really good. Think I know what I'll be smoking next weekend. Gracias

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Thank you for watching!🤘

[@lowdownone]

You may be on to something with that longer cook for the cheeks. Most seem to go 2 hrs unwrapped then 2 wrapped. Wii try the long cook. Also, I’m digging Miguel’s Prince shirt.

[@ils_89]

Any suggestions on rub if I cant get my hands on victory lane??

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Hello Ivan, my favorites are the beef rub, garlic Jalapeno, smokin chicken, competition rib rub, pecan rub. They're all good but these are my personal favorites. Use this link. Order your Victory Lane BBQ rubs here- www.victorylanebbq.com/?ambas...

[@mikearellano3180]

What wood did you use? I've used mesquite and it ruined the taste. Since then I've never tried smoking barbacoa again.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Hello Mike. I used post oak buddy. I love Mesquite but it might be too strong for these cheeks. 👍🏼

[@mikearellano3180]

@@SmokinJoesPitBBQ perfect gonna try it again

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Joe. I hope you remember me when you have 100K subs. great job brother and Have an awesome Birthday.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

We're getting there together bro! Thanks for watching Tommy!🤘

[@bigskimeisterful]

Salt lime and that TX flair

[@JBsBBQ]

Never had beef cheek or tongue. I think i'll try some beef cheek this weekend, looks good. But the tongue.....lol i don't know if i can get past the thought eating something that can lick me lol one day though........one day! lol Good cook joe.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Hey JB, beef cheeks are really good. Tongue is really good but it has to be cooked right. I like to fry up the tongue a little bit once it's cooked. Thanks for watching.🤘

[@BigLou956]

Brotha Joe the barbacoa looks damn good👍👍 those salsas look mighty fine... Was the red one chile arbol? Happy bday brotha👍👍

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Hey Luis! Yeah bro! Freaking chile was hot! Chile de arbol is so flavorful and a must on barbacoa tacos. 👍🏼Thank you bro!🤘

[@EPBusinessTV]

I've bought from the sausage shop before great stuff and nice video👍🔥EPTX.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Very nice! Thanks for watching.👍

[@brittsbackyardbbqngrill]

What does it take to get into your family Joe???? That was a great video, explaining the process to a tee. That turned out great and I could smell the red sauce thru the screen. I have been to 2 1/2 barbacoa's here where I live. We have the largest Hispanic population in KY. I have became good friends with lots of the people. 1st a lot of the elder folks didn't believe I would eat any of it (no eyeball's or brains), 2nd I asked to help, 3rd Beef Cheeks. 2nd was the best... LOL All where good. I believe I have finally got a place where I can buy small pounds of cheek's so I can do a small cook. Loved the video...

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

That's so awesome Britt. The Hispanic culture is beautiful. That's so cool you got to experience that. Thanks for watching...amigo!👍🏼😁

[@WhiskeyBakerman]

What is the name of your cousins sausage shop I live in El Paso

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Sausage Shop is the name of it. It's on Dyer next to Chicos Tacos.

[@WhiskeyBakerman]

@@SmokinJoesPitBBQ thank you btw your barbacoa looked amazing. Where are you located at

[@CampHouseAdventures]

Nice cachetes joe oh and nice beef cheeks lol great cook and that’s a lot off barbacoa a tirar botes

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Gracias mi Eric! Nombre bro, ando bien crudote!😁

[@joelagarza6086]

Just subbed. Will try this recipe. 💪🏾🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Thanks for watching Joe!👍

[@markmccaleb4038]

Dang Joe, I have got to try that recipe but just a little smaller portion for us..........Lol

[@jeffshannon5410]

Wow how many people is this for!?

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Hello Jeff! So after all the cheeks were trimmed, I probably had 60lbs. Once the cheeks were smoked and rendered, I probably had 50 pounds. About 1/4 to 1/2 pound per person. I had 40 family members over last night and we only ate 2 of the 4 trays. Lots of family took some home too. Thanks for watching.

[@jim-e-que]

100 lbs!? No wonder I can't find any beef cheeks at my butcher...you got em all!!!

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

LOL! I trimmed about 30-40 pounds of fat but 100lbs is 100lbs. Come get some.🤣

[@javar2r3ra]

Looks amazing hermano! I'm so glad you didn't add sour cream and cheese! LOL!

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Heck no bro! 🤣 Thanks for watching brother.

[@TexasBBQGuy]

I like mine with a little fresh lime squeeze, but you probably got enough lime in those 3 sauces

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Yes sir, we had lime wedges on the side as lots of people like it that way. The avacado salsa and jalapeno salsas both had some lime. Thanks for watching.👍🏼

[@thepodshackmusic]

thanks for the lesson I will be trying this soon as I came upon some beef cheeks while slaughtering some beef

[@itsmeerobb3283]

I’ll def be doing this this weekend... I’ll def stop by your uncles spot one of these days. Great vid. 915 raised

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Nice Rob! You live in El Paso now?

[@beebeesfuntasticadventures6110]

They look pretty and delicious, like.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Thank you Bee!👍🏼

[@CookingWithRy]

Only a hundred pounds? Man you are feeding Pepe well :)

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Oh yeah buddy! He needs a bath!😁

[@desun75]

I think you just like saying “ beef cheeks” over and over again 😂ok SAVAGE

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

I do bro....beef cheeks!🤣👍🏼

[@muckey7800]

That entire thing was a smoke ring 😱

[@keithkamps77]

Where is the cheese???

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Hello Keith. The traditional way is with no cheese but I'll have to try them next time. 👍🏼

[@eastwindfarms3671]

Dang, that’s a lot of cheeks!

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Yeah buddy! Thanks for watching Chris!🤘

[@catherinehoward4222]

Worried about wiping off the knife from shavings but sharpening over cooked food

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Hello Catherine, I was very careful not to. I know it looked like I was right over the food but I wasn't. Thanks for watching.