Chef Brandon Herardo Releases 'Barakoa' Cookbook Featuring Mexicue Recipes

The Genesis of Herardo's Barbecue

• 🚀 Herardo's Barbecue began as pop-up events in Arlington in 2018, founded by Brandon Herardo and his wife.
• 📈 The brand experienced rapid growth, expanding from pop-ups to a food trailer and now boasts four brick-and-mortar locations.
• 🏟️ They also operate two locations within Globe Life Field, serving as the official barbecue restaurant of the Texas Rangers.

Introducing the 'Barakoa' Cookbook

• 📖 Brandon Herardo is releasing his first cookbook, titled 'Barakoa', on April 1st.
• ✍️ The cookbook took approximately eight months to write and features 80 recipes.
• 🍳 Recipes range from Tex-Mex breakfast dishes and backyard barbecue techniques to smoking desserts.
• 💡 It represents a culmination of the hard work and culinary vision developed since the brand's inception in 2018.

The Art of Mexicue

• 🥘 Mexicue is the term Herardo uses to describe his unique culinary style, blending Central Texas barbecue with Tex-Mex flavors.
• 👶 This style is inspired by the Tex-Mex dishes he grew up eating as a child.

A Favorite Recipe: Brisket Chiles

• 🍳 Herardo highlights Brisket Chiles as a favorite recipe from the cookbook.
• 🍽️ This dish is a popular weekend brunch item served at their Fort Worth and Dallas restaurants.
• ✨ It is described as a perfect combination of savory textures and the salty bark of the brisket, embodying the essence of a Tex-Mex brunch.

Getting Your Copy of 'Barakoa'

• 🛒 The 'Barakoa' cookbook can be reserved on Amazon by searching for the title.
• 🚚 Copies will be available for delivery starting Tuesday, April 1st.
• 📍 Alternatively, customers can purchase a copy at any of the four North Texas Herardo's locations: Arlington, Mansfield, Dallas, and Fort Worth.