{"title":"Spice Blends","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFour bold spice blends crafted for low and slow cooking. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBarbacoa from the highlands of Hidalgo. Carnitas from the copper pot kitchens of Michoacán. Birria from the celebration tables of Jalisco. Al Pastor from the never-closing street taquerías of Mexico City. Every blend is all natural, no added sugar, and built for the kind of cooking that fills the whole house with something extraordinary. Rub it on. Leave it overnight. Let the slow cooker do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"birria-spice-blend","title":"Birria Spice Blend","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the State of Jalisco, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn Jalisco, Mexico, there's a stew that has been feeding families at weddings and celebrations for generations. Beef — sometimes lamb — slow-braised in a rich, brick-red broth of dried chillies, warm spices and herbs, until the meat falls apart at the look of a fork. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe meat gets piled into a taco. The taco gets dipped in the broth. And the broth is so good, people order a cup of it just to drink on the side. Birria went viral online a few years ago. In Jalisco, it was never a trend. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis blend took 12 painstaking months to develop and it's made in small batches using only A-grade herbs, spices and chillies - the smell alone is so deeply aromatic, that it will knock you off your feet. You won't find another one anywhere that hits the spot like ours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe layer guajillo chilli and red chilli for that fruity, deeply savoury heat, with hints of cinnamon and clove for an almost festive warmth, that pair so well with beef. Dark. Moresishly comforting. And entirely effortless from a slow cooker. Deep red broth. Slow cooked beef. Crispy tacos dipped in rich consommé.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Simple Steps To Incredible Birria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRub 2 tbsp of seasoning per 1kg of meat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow to marinate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd sliced tomato and stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow cook until tender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the beef cooks low and slow, the marinade blends with the meat juices and stock to create a rich red consommé loaded with flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe with toasted tortillas, melted cheese, fresh coriander, diced onion and lime wedges for the full birria taco experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePro tip: Dip your tortillas into the broth before frying for crispy, flavour-loaded tacos with that signature deep red finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBQ: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou can also use our Birria blend as a marinade for beef or lamb on the BBQ or in a burger mix, creating a taste for the ages - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand because there is no added sugar it won't burn like other marinades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll natural ingredients. No added sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBirria tacos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow cooked beef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarinading BBQ meat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're hosting friends, building the ultimate taco night or just levelling up your slow cooker game, this blend delivers seriously impressive flavour with minimal effort.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePack size: 80g per tin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Poco Picante","offers":[{"title":"3 Pack","offer_id":56812015026500,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Pack","offer_id":56812015059268,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack","offer_id":56812015092036,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/7073\/7732\/files\/20-5.jpg?v=1780059974"},{"product_id":"barbacoa-spice-blend","title":"Barbacoa Spice Blend","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eInspired by the highlands of Hidalgo, Mexico\u003ci\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eThe word barbecue? It literally originates from Barbacoa. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore gas grills. Before supermarket marinades. Before weekend BBQ culture even had a name — there was Barbacoa. In the highlands of Central Mexico, whole cuts of beef and lamb were wrapped in agave leaves and lowered into a deep smouldering underground pit known as a 'Pib' to cook slowly through the night. By morning, something extraordinary emerges: meat so tender it falls apart at a touch, infused with smoke and spice and hours of patient heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eOur blend brings those ancient flavours home: smoky ancho and chipotle chillies, warm allspice and clove, smoked paprika, and a bold double-hit of oregano. Deep, earthy and completely, unmistakably Mexican. The kind of smell that fills the kitchen and makes everyone ask; what's cooking?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Simple Steps To Incredible Barbacoa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e Rub 2 tablespoons per kg generously into beef brisket, short ribs, lamb shoulder or chicken thighs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAllow to marinate overnight if you can - the spices work their way in as it rests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAdd a sliced onion,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAdd stock, and set your slow cooker to low for 6- 8 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e You can also use our Barbacoa blend as a marinade for beef or lamb on the barbeque, or through a burger mix, creating a taste for the ages - and with no added sugar it won't burn on the BBQ either!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll natural ingredients. No added sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBarbacoa Tacos \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow cooked beef or lamb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarinading BBQ meat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're hosting friends, building the ultimate taco night or just levelling up your slow cooker game, this blend delivers an unmistakeable flavour with minimal effort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"mso-element: para-border-div; border: none; border-bottom: solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DDDDDD .25pt; padding: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DDDDDD .25pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm; margin: 10.0pt 0cm 10.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Poco Picante","offers":[{"title":"3 Pack","offer_id":56812014731588,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Pack","offer_id":56812014764356,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack","offer_id":56812014797124,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/7073\/7732\/files\/20-4_1.jpg?v=1780068251"},{"product_id":"carnitas-spice-blend","title":"Carnitas Spice Blend","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"\u003eInspired by the copper pot kitchens of Michoacán, Mexico \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOn market mornings in Michoacán, Mexico, there are giant copper pots that never really get cold. Pork shoulder, slowly braise in a bath of citrus, spice and lard - simmering for hours until melt in the mouth tender. Then, at the last moment, the heat goes up. The outside crisps. The edges go golden. And somehow you get two completely different textures in every single bite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThat's Carnitas. It means 'little meats'. But there is nothing little about the flavour and texture created. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur blend layers fresh orange zest and lime juice for brightness, ground dates for a whisper of natural sweetness, chipotle and ancho chilli for warmth and a gentle smokiness, with cumin and clove threading quietly through it all. The flavour is rich, citrusy and deeply, unforgettably Mexican. This is what slow cooking was made for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Simple Steps for fantastic Carnitas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRub 2 tablespoons per kg all over pork shoulder or chicken thighs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAllow to marinate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAdd sliced orange \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAdd a splash of stock and slow cook on low for 6–8 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e(Optional) \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSpread onto a baking tray and grill on high for 10 minutes to get those incredible crispy edges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBQ: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou can also use our Carnitas blend as a marinade for pork or chicken on the BBQ and because there is no added sugar it won't burn like other marinades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eMarinate overnight, cook low and slow wrapped in foil, then unwrap and finish directly on the grill for char and caramelisation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoad into warm tortillas with pickled onion. Pile into a brioche bun with slaw. Heap over nachos with melted cheese. However you serve it — it won't last long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"mso-element: para-border-div; border: none; border-bottom: solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DDDDDD .25pt; padding: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Poco Picante","offers":[{"title":"3 Pack","offer_id":56812014338372,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Pack","offer_id":56812014371140,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack","offer_id":56812014403908,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/7073\/7732\/files\/20-4_2.jpg?v=1780071630"},{"product_id":"al-pastor-spice-blend","title":"Al Pastor Spice Blend","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eInspired by the street taquerías of Mexico City\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eIn 1930s Mexico City, Lebanese immigrants arrived with their shawarma — spiced meat stacked on a vertical spit, carved fresh as it crisped and caramelised. Mexico watched- then made it entirely its own, but better. Out went the lamb. In went pork, dried chillies and — crucially — a whole fresh pineapple balanced on top of the spit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eThat pineapple changed everything. Its sweetness softens the heat of the chillies. Its acidity tenderises the meat as it cooks. And when a slice drops down onto the meat in the final moments — sticky, charred and caramelised — something genuinely magical happens. Al Pastor was born and the taquerias of Mexico City have served it up to long ques on the daily ever since.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(44, 44, 44); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOur blend captures that balance: ancho and guajillo chilli for earthy depth, pineapple juice for that essential tropical sweetness, smoked paprika for to sweeten and colour and lime for an infusion of citrus that ties everything together. Bright, fruity, and absolutely unlike anything you've made at home before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Simple Steps for amazing Al Pastor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 4.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRub 2 tablespoons per kg into pork shoulder, leg or chicken thighs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 4.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLeave to marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAdd sliced pineapple — it's not a decoration, it sets off the flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAdd stock and s\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003elow cook on low for 6–8 hours until the pork\/chicken is tender and the juices run golden and sticky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBQ: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou can also use our Al Pastor blend as a marinade for pork or chicken on the BBQ and because there is no added sugar it won't burn like other marinades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eMarinate overnight with pineapple juice, cook low and slow and until sticky, caramelised and slightly charred edges appear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe in small warm tortillas with fresh pineapple, diced onion and a good helping of our Salsa Roja. One bite and it will all make complete sense.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poco Picante","offers":[{"title":"3 Pack","offer_id":56812013912388,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Pack","offer_id":56812013945156,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack","offer_id":56812013977924,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/7073\/7732\/files\/20-5_3.jpg?v=1780076028"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/7073\/7732\/collections\/20-7_1.jpg?v=1780074265","url":"https:\/\/pocopicante.co.uk\/collections\/authentic-mexican-spice-blends.oembed","provider":"Poco Picante","version":"1.0","type":"link"}