Julia shows Bridget how to make traditional pork tacos, or Cochinita Pibil. Jack challenges Julia to a tasting of jarred salsas and equipment expert Adam Reid reveals our winning piping bags. Christie makes So-Cal Churros.
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Iv’e had churros before my best friend made them for me she is four months younger than me I am Ella I am four months older than My best friend McKenna
I love your shows and your YouTube channel. I love getting recipes and insight on products. However today's choice of throw-away, single-use plastic makes me sad for our world's wildlife. At the very least you should have shown people how to responsibly cut this plastic cone open so that no wildlife could get caught in it and choke. Big misstep on your part. : (
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But annatto is easily available where I live…even at WALMART! So why substitute tomato paste? How much annatto to use?
Love this channel so much!!
I made these tacos the other night. I'm not sure why the meat wasn't tender. Used the same cut, same everything as the recipe called for, after 2 hours tho meat was anything but tender and ready to shred. They were tasty when they were finally done but it took so much longer than the recipe said….like several hours longer.
You absolutely cannot substitute tomato paste for annato paste. This is more of an Italian braise than a Mayan pit roasted meat. Completely opposite ends of the spectrum. While I’m sure this recipe is delicious in a taco it is decidedly NOT Chochinita Pibil.
both recipes look amazing and i would only tweak them slightly to suit my own personal picky eater proclivities…the churros would also include the option of raspberry or a tangy orange dipping sauce
The piping onto the baking pan and chilling was smart. When I tried it with a friend we piped it directly into the oil and it was a complete mess (he also didn’t get the right size piping tip so that didn’t really help)
The show has ONLY GOTTEN BETTER!!!
I’m surprised Herdez salsa didn’t make it into that taste test…
I wonder if Julia knows what chi chis is Spanish slang for… I know…
You really should stop using these ridiculous non-metric measurements. How many units do you need? Grams will do.
Why Bay leaves? I thought Bay leaves are strong…
Throw the bags away! Wonderful….
This is the first time I have ever seen someone toast tortillas over the gas grill instead on a comal. I've been doing that for decades but I thought I was weird for doing it. Even my mom who taught me cooking used a comalito. And Julia's right, toast the tortilla so it's a little charred around the edges.
When the churros cook is it supposed to be a little doughy inside or flaky?
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Hi! Yummm.
What is the best and affordable kind of interior coating for cookware?
Why would you ruin churros with chocolate???
Frontera is the best by far
king taco in LA is amazing. and the red salsa… it will make you cry and clear your sinuses but it is so flavorful.
I thought for sure that the churros would start with a choux paste – and so glad it didn't! 😁 I just never get it right. Both of these will be on my table soon. Thank you!
Best coverage for the sugar cinnamon mix is to toss them in a paper bag and give them a good shake. That’s how it’s done in East Los Angeles. If your ever in Los Angeles and want to grab a good bag of churros. May I suggest the churro lady that has her cart in the south corner of the Lorena Pharmacy. She sets up in the evenings. Enjoy.
To ATK, been a big fan of all your productions. Love you two, ladies. A real class act.
I like Pace Picante.
Dang y'all, Bridget had something to say at 1:35 and y'all said NOPE
Corn tortillas are the only way to go for tacos!
What do you do when you don't have a gas grill to grill the taco shells?
i can't stop thinking about breasts
Sorry Ladies but, you gotta get the Achiote Paste (Anato) because tomato paste will not give that authentic flavor. That’s what makes it a cochinita pibil.
Tomato can never substitute anato or axiote; that is like substituting strawberries with radishes just because they are red. And habanero is not pronounced ‘Habañerro” there is no ñ in it. Salsa doesn’t date “all way back to the Mayans” Salsa mean sauce, SAUCE, there is a word for it in your language.
I am Polish the recipe is like my mom made. My best friend and I use to make 800 to 1000 pierogi for holiday dinner and throughout the year. This was our tradition for many, many years.
At time 6:07 there is a hair or something floating on the water…..arrrrrgh!!!! The need I feel to reach out and scoop it it unreal!!!
They really are special girls, fun to spend time in the kitchen with, and they do all the work!
But please give me the secret of clean, pristine pots and pans.
I’ve learned so much.. Thank you.
If you are going to show the chef's hands, make sure his fingernails are clean. Gross
I like Newman’s Own Mango Salsa when you want something a little sweet and refreshing, but for plain salsa if it’s not homemade I probably don’t want it.
At around 2:23 I noticed Julia’s ring. I know this is a shot into the internet void, but I would love to know if anybody knows where I can find some info on her ring. It’s so pretty.
I typically think studio audiences are so lame, but I would be right there smiling broadly and clapping.
we had a backyard spit (mechanical turn with indirect heat from the wood) and used apple cider and garlic to spice the pig… never used a suckling… they were toooo expensive… did this many times and loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! miss thos days
Which salsa is garlic–free?
Being a latino from Los Angeles, I approve of every recipe on this episode of ATK!!!!