Texas Bbq in the Orange Belt -
pati's mexican table

Nobody wants to go to Mexico for Texas style BBQ! Or do they? For the first time ever in the recent prestigious Houston Rodeo BBQ competition a Mexican from Linares placed 3rd. Luis Rivas is bringing all that flavor home with his BBQ restaurant Riv's. Pati will visit the restaurant to taste the difference between carne asada and 'Texas style' bbq. Then she visits his family's large orange grove where she learns about the "Orange Belt", the nickname for this part of the country known for its orange exports. At the same time, he will have all his family and some friends over for a Carne Asada on his massive grill set up. He'll be making BBQ but also the classic norteno Cabrito. And then we're off to learn how the original Gloria's candies are made. In the kitchen recipes: Arroz Frito con Pork Belly con Miel, Arrachera y Camarones; Honey Glazed Pork Belly, Arrachera and Shrimp Fried Rice.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1108

About Pati's Mexican Table:

PATI'S MEXICAN TABLE brings authentic Mexican flavors, colors, textures and warmth into American kitchens.

A former policy analyst focused on Latin American politics and history, Pati Jinich is a chef, cooking teacher, food writer and mother of three whose true passion lies in sharing the tastes of her childhood and culinary adventures in her native country.

In each episode, Pati embarks upon an exciting and entertaining journey, where each dish serves as a point of departure into Mexico's rich history and culture, Pati's personal experiences, and her ongoing conversations with cooks in both Mexico and the United States.

Each half-hour highlights a singular Mexican food - from familiar ingredients like vanilla, avocado and chorizo to the mysterious grains used by the Aztecs and the adventurous and trendy cuisine found across Mexico today.

From traditional takes on tomatillos to modern spins on huevos rancheros, Pati inspires viewers to make great Mexican dishes in their own homes.

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