Oh, the joys of summertime margaritas! There is something about the smokey addition of Mezcal that just tastes right here in the Southwest. My husband seems to have always had an affinity for Mezcal, preferring to sip it neat, while I first realized how much I loved it after ordering a Mezcal Ranch Water at La Reina at El Rey Court. To be honest, I usually prefer wine, that is … [Read more...] about Spicy Mezcal Margarita
mezcal
Red Chile Mezcal BBQ Pulled Pork
For years my go-to way of preparing pulled pork revolved around the idea of submerging caramelized meat in the oven with broth and aromatics (like onion, garlic, cilantro stems, and a jalapeno) over low heat for many hours, sometimes even overnight in the crock pot. I have always loved braising because eventually all of the toughness disappears, not only creating strands of … [Read more...] about Red Chile Mezcal BBQ Pulled Pork