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Sonora
Known as “Mexico’s great frontier” for its ruggedly beautiful desert landscape, cattle ranches, wheat fields, and at the heart of its cuisine is carne asada
Known as “Mexico’s great frontier,” the state of Sonora borders Arizona and shares its stunning, rugged Sonoran desert landscape which meets the sparkling, bountiful Sea of Cortez to the west. This sparsely populated, wide-open northern territory is a land of cattle ranches, wheat fields, and miles of untouched beaches on the coast. Its peoples’ pride for what the land gives them is reflected in its rustic, satisfying and delicious cuisine with staples like flour tortillas, coyotas, shellfish, and at the heart of it – carne asada!
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Sonora
Known as “Mexico’s great frontier” for its ruggedly beautiful desert landscape, cattle ranches, wheat fields, and at the heart of its cuisine is carne asada
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Jalisco
Birthplace of tequila, mariachis, birria, and many more beloved Mexican cultural traditions
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Texas
Shares the longest border with Mexico of any of the U.S. border states and home to Tex-Mex cuisine
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Sinaloa
A farmer’s paradise with an extraordinary cuisine that reflects the bounty of its land and coast
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Guanajuato
Considered the birthplace of Mexico’s independence and one of the most beautiful and historical states
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Yucatán
Land of the Mayan legacy with a cuisine unlike any other in Mexico
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Puebla
A main culinary hub where many of Mexico’s most iconic dishes originated and the home of Cinco de Mayo
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Oaxaca
A hub of art and cuisine that has been largely influential on Mexico’s gastronomy and culture for centuries
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Michoacán
Known as “the soul of Mexico” for its deep heritage, home to the “carnitas capital of the world,” and the world’s largest producer of avocados
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Mexico City
Mexico’s independent capital city and one of Latin America’s great culinary capitals
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Campeche
An ancestral home of the Maya along the Gulf of Mexico
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Baja California Norte
Home to the quintessential border town of Tijuana and a cultural melting pot with an exciting regional cuisine in the making
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Baja California Sur
Home to one of Hollywood’s favorite vacation destinations, natural wonders, and an inventive, playful cuisine
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Multipurpose Prepared Sauce
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Avocado and Radish Salad
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Fiesta Refried Beans
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Sonora Style Carne Asada Tacos
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Picadillo Chile Relleno
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The New York Times: Finding the Soul of Sonora in Carne Asada
A carne asada goes far beyond grilled meat: In the Mexican state of Sonora, it’s a weekly ritual, a tight-knit…
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Carne con Chile Burritos
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Pati's Mexican Table
Episode 901: Tucson: Gateway to Sonora
In Tucson, Pati learns the basics of artisan bread-making from one of America's best bakers, Don Guerra of Barrio Bakery.…
Pati's Mexican Table
Episode 902: Hermosillo Food Crawl
Pati spends a day in Sonora's capital, Hermosillo, visiting some of the city's best culinary destinations. From gigantic burritos at…
Pati's Mexican Table
Episode 903: The Blessing and The Benefit
Pati experiences two important Sonoran culinary traditions. First, on the coast in Bahía Kino, local fishermen receive "the blessing" from…
Pati's Mexican Table
Episode 904: Carne Asada with La Familia
Pati learns that carne asada goes way beyond grilled meat in Sonora. It's an important weekly ritual that brings the…
Pati's Mexican Table
Episode 905: Flour Power
Sonoran wheat has shaped the cuisine of the entire Mexican north and is a staple of Sonoran cuisine. Pati tours…
Pati's Mexican Table
Episode 906: Sonoran Family Favorites for Sami
Pati spends a day in the kitchen with her middle son, Sami, cooking recipes inspired by her travels in Sonora…
Pati's Mexican Table
Episode 907: Legends of the Sonoran Sea
Pati travels to Sonora's coast on the Sea of Cortez, where local legend Toño Contreras gives her a tour including…
Pati's Mexican Table
Episode 908: Super Sonoran
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Episode 909: Cooking for my Crew in Sonora
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Pati's Mexican Table
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