What is Mexican BBQ?

Written By Frankie Martinez
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The BBQ World Tour Continues with the next stop in Mexico! What is Mexican BBQ? Tune in and find out! Highlights include Frankie’s smoked pork chile verde, Jay’s ribs on the gateway, and the most amazing steaks Wes has ever cooked!

BBQ question of the day is, "How and what do you smoke on a gas grill?”

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In the second segment we dive deep into what exactly is Mexican BBQ? We talk salsas, corn, tortillas, carne asada, suadero, barbacoa, and cochinita pibil! What is the difference between tequila, mezcal, and pulque?

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