Barbacoa de cabeza de vaca (PC)

[Capt. Hamp Cox]

Better not print this one - may be women, children or weak stomach cowboys reading  .

[Joyce (AnnieLee)]

Oh, with that kind of teaser, I had to Google that!

At first I just looked for "cabeza de vaca" and got a bunch of sites talking about one of the first Spanish explorers in the land that came to be Texass. So I searched for the entire "Barbacoa de cabeza de vaca."

Barbequed cows head.

 

AnnieLee

[Capt. Hamp Cox]

Oh, with that kind of teaser, I had to Google that!

At first I just looked for "cabeza de vaca" and got a bunch of sites talking about one of the first Spanish explorers in the land that came to be Texass. So I searched for the entire "Barbacoa de cabeza de vaca."

Barbequed cows head.

 


AnnieLee

Folks have preconceived notions about things.  It just sounds bad, but actually tastes pretty good.  Pretty much of a hassle to prepare it the old fashioned way (buried in ground with hot coals, etc), but can be prepared in an oven if you're not a traditionalist.  If you are traveling through South Texas through small towns, you'll find small grocery stores and ice houses (mom & pop convenience stores) selling this on weekends.  They'll have an electric roaster outside and sell it to you by the pound wrapped in foil, or by the  piece wrapped in a tortilla.  Sposed to be good for a hangover, but I don't believe that, 'cause my belly's still hangin'over my belt buckle. 

[Joyce (AnnieLee)]

I fully admit my bias against eating cow's head is preventing me from doing so. I've eaten snails, I've had blood pudding, I like liver. But... nope, that mental image of eating a cow's nose, brains, and the gunk from its sinuses... sorry.. no can do.

With the shudders,



AnnieLee

[Capt. Hamp Cox]

I fully admit my bias against eating cow's head is preventing me from doing so. I've eaten snails, I've had blood pudding, I like liver. But... nope, that mental image of eating a cow's nose, brains, and the gunk from its sinuses... sorry.. no can do.

With the shudders,



AnnieLee

They remove the eyes, ears, tongue and skin, and it is really cleaned out.  You probably eat the same thing in processed lunch meats and just don't know it.

[El Peludo]

Hee-hee!  it's really amusing to take a non-exposed newcomer to a Mexican mercado or carniceria in the southwest, and watch their reaction to the stuff in the meat cases.  My bride refuses to go into one of those places, and she's not a newby, either.

[Capt. Hamp Cox]

Hard to believe the founder and moderator of this most welcome addition to a most enjoyable forum not only has a weak stomach, but appears to have a prejudice against genuine (PC) recipes.  Reckon I'd best not post my Hogs Head Cheese , Blood Sausage,and Brains and Eggs recipes.

[Joyce (AnnieLee)]

Dear Darling Capt. Cox,

While I have a personal aversion to eating such items, please feel free to post recipes for the disgusting fare to your heart's content.

However, I think someone is posting with his tongue planted firmly in cheek, and is cruising for a hat thwapping!



AnnieLee

[Capt. Hamp Cox]

Dear Darling Capt. Cox,

While I have a personal aversion to eating such items, please feel free to post recipes for the disgusting fare to your heart's content.

However, I think someone is posting with his tongue planted firmly in cheek, and is cruising for a hat thwapping!



AnnieLee

I'm really crushed  that you would think that.  I learned a long time ago that every time I had "tongue in cheek", I ended up biting it (French kissin' excluded).  Only recipe I've posted that I haven't tried (either cooked myself, or tasted someone elses effort) is the SOB Stew, and that exception is only because I cant get all the makins'.  You really know how to hurt a guy's feelins.

[Joyce (AnnieLee)]

I'm really crushed  that you would think that.  I learned a long time ago that every time I had "tongue in cheek", I ended up biting it (French kissin' excluded).  Only recipe I've posted that I haven't tried (either cooked myself, or tasted someone elses effort) is the SOB Stew, and that exception is only because I cant get all the makins'.  You really know how to hurt a guy's feelins.

Awwww... Capt. Cox, I never said you didn't try the recipes! What I meant was that your picking on me was tongue in cheek and cruising for a thwapping! There is no doubt in my mind that the recipes are time honored and real.

Here, have a hanky and stop sniffling!

<Patting him on the back>

AnnieLee

[Capt. Hamp Cox]

I'm really crushed  that you would think that.  I learned a long time ago that every time I had "tongue in cheek", I ended up biting it (French kissin' excluded).  Only recipe I've posted that I haven't tried (either cooked myself, or tasted someone elses effort) is the SOB Stew, and that exception is only because I cant get all the makins'.  You really know how to hurt a guy's feelins.

Awwww... Capt. Cox, I never said you didn't try the recipes! What I meant was that your picking on me was tongue in cheek and cruising for a thwapping! There is no doubt in my mind that the recipes are time honored and real.

Here, have a hanky and stop sniffling!

<Patting him on the back>

AnnieLee

Thanks, I needed that.

[litl rooster]

 The Greeks also have a recepe for cooking a COWS head...waste not want not. Grandma used to make Hog's Head cheese years back when we raised and slaughter our own hogs. Good stuff. I for one will try anything once including squash (for Trinty)

[Capt. Hamp Cox]

The Greeks also have a recepe for cooking a COWS head...waste not want not. Grandma used to make Hog's Head cheese years back when we raised and slaughter our own hogs. Good stuff. I for one will try anything once including squash (for Trinty)

My dad loved head cheese, and I grew up eating it.  Haven't had any (head cheese) in quite a while. 

[litl rooster]

Capt I just re read these post Ms Annie called you

Dear Darling Capt. Cox,




AnnieLee

boy do you have her fooled

[Capt. Hamp Cox]

This is the only photo I could find, and what I remember seemed to be more gelatinous, with the meat chunks being a bit farther apart.  But then, it's been a "couple" of years since I've partaken.

[Delmonico]

With the "Mad Cow Disease" scare the cow's head thing is not considered safe.   Just a thought for anyone wanting to try it, there is a warning out on cow brains. 

[Four-Eyed Buck]

Del, there oughta be a warning out on some politician's heads as well............Buck

[Capt. Hamp Cox]

Old Del gets on a rant once in a while , but when it comes to food, you'd best hear and heed what he has to say.                                                  


                                               


                                                                         This has literally become a no brainer.

[Joyce (AnnieLee)]

Alas!! Alack!! Woe is me!!

Just when I was going to go out and get a cow's head for this magnificent recipe, <huge sighs> Del cautions us against it.

I'd better heed his words.

More mournful sighing,

AnnieLee

<Snickering behind her hand>

[Capt. Hamp Cox]

Alas!! Alack!! Woe is me!!

Just when I was going to go out and get a cow's head for this magnificent recipe, <huge sighs> Del cautions us against it.

I'd better heed his words.

More mournful sighing,

AnnieLee


<Snickering behind her hand>

Saved by the "Del" once again .