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Some Interesting Facts About Birria

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Birria is a hot internet sensation nowadays, but it’s steeped in the history of Jalisco and Mexico. From its origin as an animal population control method to its unlikely rise to fame, here are five interesting facts about birria.

Some Interesting Facts About Birria

  1. Birria was born as a solution to a problem: the growing population of stray goats that wreaked havoc on the fields of the state of Jalisco, in west-central Mexico.

  1. Not only do different states in Mexico have their own version of birria, but every “municipio” in Jalisco boasts its own birria style. Ameca, Zacoalco, San Pedro Tlaquepaque, Ameca, Guadalajara, and Sayula have their own way of preparing birria. That’s at least six birria styles without even leaving Jalisco!

  1. In Jalisco, the most prized birria is made in San Pedro Tlaquepaque, near Guadalajara. In Guadalajara itself a whole neighborhood has built its fame on delicious birria: it’s called “Las Nueve Esquinas” (The Nine Corners) and it’s a must for birria lovers visiting Guadalajara.

  1. Spices are the soul of birria. The specific combination varies according to the region, but some ingredients used often include ginger, clove, cinnamon, oregano, cumin, pepper, as well as many varieties of peppers.

  1. As birria was adopted in other states, the recipe began to evolve. The most notable difference is that nowadays beef is the meat of choice to make birria in the United States, where this traditional dish has become an unlikely social media sensation.

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