The Best Cuts of Meat for Every B.A.F. Bomb Flavor
(Because dinner should be juicy, flavorful, and stress-free)
What cut of meat should you use with a B.A.F. Bomb?
Whether you’re making birria tacos or butter chicken, the right cut makes all the difference. Here’s a quick guide to the best, budget-friendly cuts for slow cooker or pressure cooker magic — just add meat, water, and your B.A.F. Bomb. That’s it.
1. Birria Bomb
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Top choice: Chuck Roast
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Budget alternative: Beef shank or boneless short ribs
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Why it works: High fat and collagen make it fall-apart tender when slow-cooked.
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Pro tip: Fat = Flavor. The more fat laced through the meat, the more deeply you’ll taste those rich birria notes.
2. Pozole Bomb
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Top choice: Pork Shoulder (a.k.a. pork butt)
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Budget alternative: Pork country-style ribs
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Why it works: This cut shreds like a dream and soaks up all that rich, savory pozole broth flavor.
3. Butter Chicken Bomb
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Top choice: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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Why it works: Thighs stay juicy and flavorful in creamy sauces.
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Health tip: Breasts are leaner, but they can dry out — don’t skip the sauce!
4. Chile Colorado Bomb
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Top choice: Beef stew meat or chuck roast
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Budget alternative: Brisket trimmings or bottom round
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Why it works: You need bold beef that holds up to smoky red chile.
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Time-saver: Stew meat comes pre-cubed, so you can skip the prep.
5. Tinga Bomb
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Top choice: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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Budget alternative: Shredded rotisserie chicken (aka the lazy legend move)
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Why it works: This sauce is bold, smoky, and needs a cut that can stay tender and soak it all up. Thighs win every time.
Bonus Tips for B.A.F. Bomb Brilliance:
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No need to sear: Your bomb does the heavy lifting.
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Trim fat, but don’t obsess: A little = flavor city.
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Cooking for a crowd? Go bigger on the cut and size up your bomb.
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Need it faster? Cut meat into smaller pieces to reduce cook time.
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