Is trompo a beef?
Is trompo a beef? ‘Trompo’ is the name for the vertical rotating spit of al pastor meat from which Los Guachos shaves glistening ribbons of pork off into their tacos.
Where was the trompo invented?
Most of us know Tacos de Trompo (al pastor) was invented in Mexico in the early 1900s, but did you know, right here in Dallas, TX in 2018. Twisted Trompo perfected al pastor and invented the Steak Trompo and Chicken Trompo!
Why is trompo meat red?
The marinated meat is cooked on a slow turning vertical rotisserie (called a trompo) with a gas flame. It is not uncommon to add other spices to the meat, such as achiote, a seed that imparts a subtle flavor and a reddish-orange color to the dish.
How old is trompo?
History. There is historical evidence suggesting the existence of trompos as early as 4000 BCE, and trompos have been found on the bank of the Euphrates river, likely belonging to an ancient civilization. There is also evidence that members of the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations used trompos as well.
