Agujas norteñas or short rib agujas

Spring Chicken

When Beli arrived for the Coop Party/Fest, he brought meat from Mexico. Here's how he described it: 

""agujas norteñas" ( northern needles). They come from the chuck cut which we call "diezmillo" and are not to be confused with short rib agujas. So when you ask the butcher make sure you ask for "Agujas norteñas" not short Rib agujas." 

I forgot to take a pre-cook photo of them but here's what it looked like for tonight's dinner. Yes, he left some for the Chicken Ranch Staff. 

2015-09-13 17.50.27 by Leroy McMillin, on Flickr 

He cooked some at the Coop Party and passed it around to try. It was delicious, and very tender. I was surprised when he said the only seasoning is salt. No pepper or anything else. 

They are fairly thin cuts and are fast to cook. Then just trim away from the bone and gristle. I think they may be the same thing as 'Chuck Steaks' that Lawn Ranger is always bragging about. But the Mexican cut is considerably different from the American cut. 

Anyway, I just wanted to pass this on in case anyone is suddenly faced with the difficult choice between Agujas norteñas and short Rib agujas at the meat market. 

Thanks Beli. Yours was better but I've got more to practice on. 

Spring "Learning Spanish By Eating Mexican Food" Chicken 
Spring Texas USA

northGAcock

Looks good....now how about the mailbox story?

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As I understand it from multiple sources (some sober), the mailbox intentionally and without warning jumped right into the path of a backing vehicle and was forced to the ground by said vehicle's rather forceful impact.  

The wayward mailbox had to remain in place on said ground overnight until a full investigation by the Chicken Ranch's Chief Constable and Bottle Washer determined 'cause and affect,' and to determine corrective action and estimate the total time to recover from said contact.  

Recovery was swift once minor surgery could be performed by the Chicken Ranch's Chief of Minor Surgery and Bottle Washer, and all was well with the Ranch once again.

Spring "Director Of Investigatory Affairs And Chief Bottle Washer" Chicken

Hotch

Spring Chicken said:

When Beli arrived for the Coop Party/Fest, he brought meat from Mexico. Here's how he described it: 

""agujas norteñas" ( northern needles). They come from the chuck cut which we call "diezmillo" and are not to be confused with short rib agujas. So when you ask the butcher make sure you ask for "Agujas norteñas" not short Rib agujas." 

I forgot to take a pre-cook photo of them but here's what it looked like for tonight's dinner. Yes, he left some for the Chicken Ranch Staff. 

2015-09-13 17.50.27 by Leroy McMillin, on Flickr 

He cooked some at the Coop Party and passed it around to try. It was delicious, and very tender. I was surprised when he said the only seasoning is salt. No pepper or anything else. 

They are fairly thin cuts and are fast to cook. Then just trim away from the bone and gristle. I think they may be the same thing as 'Chuck Steaks' that Lawn Ranger is always bragging about. But the Mexican cut is considerably different from the American cut. 

Anyway, I just wanted to pass this on in case anyone is suddenly faced with the difficult choice between Agujas norteñas and short Rib agujas at the meat market. 

Thanks Beli. Yours was better but I've got more to practice on. 

Spring "Learning Spanish By Eating Mexican Food" Chicken 
Spring Texas USA

Gents, I had the privilege of tasting a few bites of Beli's Steak. And I must say this truly was one of the best steaks I have ever tasted. A very robust and rich beef flavor. So tender it did just seem to melt away. I would have bet the farm that it had been marinated for days. But I would loose that bet. It was not.

Beli, my friend, thanks coming to the Coopfest and cooking a great steak.