As a never homesick Texan because I have the wonderful luck to have lived here in Texas all my life, I feel for you. For those of you with a musical inclination, check your music sources for a tune by Randy Garibay titled 'Barbacoa Blues'. I bet they would have hooked you up. I have to say that nothing will ever compare to Raul's BBQ restaurant in the border city of Laredo, TX. (2010). I love the drama of this post, and the photo right before the jump. Evenly distribute the spice mix over the lamb. Wow, so glad to hear that it turned out well! People were baffled. You forgot to mention the scene in the 1950's Texas epic, GIANT, where the cabeza de res is pulled from the pit, thus causing Elizabeth Taylor's character (a tender flower of Maryland who has been brought back to West Texas by Rock Hudson) to plumb pass out. Silly yankees! And yes, Fiesta is such a lovely place. Place it in a baking dish and add the onion, garlic, avocado leaf, and lamb. I grew up eating this every Sunday morning and you don't have to make it yourself, just go to Tortillera or Mexican Meat Market and they have it for you. Wow… just found your site and I gotta say, I really have no plans to make this dish, although I do fancy some ribs, burgers, tacos of all kind, etc. Good find today! You most certainly are fierce! Mike–Thanks for the tip, I'm listening to it now–"I love my barbacoa with a Big Red on the side!". That's dinner for you in El Paso, Texas. Wow! Lamb barbacoa This recipe was tested with both a lamb shoulder and a leg. Thank you!! Have mercy! They were so squeamish about the idea that I would end up using beef ribs. When fully cooked, the lamb should shred easily with two forks. Over the weekend, I had some fish heads and now I'm searching for cow head to eat. I came across your cow head barbacoa recipe while doing a search for barbacoa recipes. When, on the farm, Daddy would butcher a hog or cow, Mother would take the head and use all the meat and make chili. Wow does this ever bring back memories. It was an all-day affair with just the gals cooking, spreading, wrapping, and making buenuelos while waiting for the tamales to steam. Hahah, you reminded me of a great, old memory of my dad chasing me around Fiesta with a frozen, wrapped cow head. In a banana-leaf-lined hotel pan, pour two bottles of beer. Got a pit for cooking hogs, might just do the head the traditional way. I love how ya'll honored that, skirts & all. The tongue was also some of the best eating. I'll keep working on the folks:). very nice – I miss meat cooked in the ground! My daughter and I love barbacoa, but living up here there is none to be found. I had no idea that they didn't serve barbacoa in New York. I have been planning to do a Barbacoa video for a while. It also happens to be paleo-friendly. I even dared to try the eyeball— which was squishy and bland, and the brains—which had the smooth texture of sweetbreads. (and fierce is an understatement).I always wanted to try it but was never in the right place at the right time. I say brava to all you wonderful fierce women. No cow heads to be seen. At about 7 or 8 am the previously prepared produce, with select innards, is placed on the scorching stones in an oversized cast aluminum casserole with water, over which is placed an iron grate sufficiently forged to hold the weight of the quartered meat including head and organs, either plain, or enchilada. I'm passing this blog on to a friend of mine who once tried to cook barbacoa and wasn't happy with the results. Any advice? Wow–that's something! Grind cumin, cloves, allspice, and oregano in coffee grinder. You're nuts. In northern Mexico, it is also sometimes made from beef head, but more often it is prepared from goat meat (cabrito). Great post! Thanks for this great post! Regional Recipes for the World's Favorite Chile-Cheese Dip. Let the chiles soak for 20 minutes or until soft. The lamb head is perfectly cooked and seasoned and is served with Mexican-style tortillas. It was also amusing to note that those of us involved in eating and preparing the cow head were all women Kat Kinsman and the New York Times’ Jill Santopietro, were even wearing skirts as we pulled the meat from the skull), whereas those who were horrified by the cow head were all men. That pic of the cow head… ick. What an adventure- great reading! .–It was good day for homesick Texans in New York, that's for sure! Cabrito: yummmm. I would probalble try it if I did not see the head.Teressa in Arkansas. I am a Texan who just moved to Virginia and am really craving a piece of home (barbacoa). Pour the puree … My grandfather raised beef cattle and of course I went with him to feed the cows and take care of them as a kid. Yes, those cow heads at Fiesta are impressive. Back in Texas, a cow head traditionally is slow-cooked in the ground (though that’s a largely extinct practice now due to health departments’ intervention. I'm glad I found your website. Something to do with eating cow brains having a connection to possibly getting mad cow’s disease. I am an Austin transplant to Southern California. International Journal of Environmental Health Research: Vol. Wow! And to think that I would love to move from Houston Texas to New York. She had her own hand-crank meat grinder. Meat was coursely ground. Denise. “We don’t sell cow heads here in New York—they’re illegal.”. Cow;s tongue is the most delicious part of the cow. The menu on Nick's website listed barbacoa. The nearest comfort food we normally find in our part of Colorado is usually lengua, and occassionally tripas or menudo. We live in northern New York, originally from Texas. Sometimes I'd sub chorizzo. Lisa, you're my hero. Gwenn–Your grandfather's gazebo sounds amazing! Tina–Can't wait to see your barbacoa video! Fayuca's lamb barbacoa recipe Traditional barbacoa is made by digging a hole in the Earth, creating fire from available wood and layering rocks on top that get red-hot. Interesting to say the least, I have never heard of barbacoa and I am not too far from Texas. Season the lamb rack with the coarse sea salt on both sides. Is the tongue meat chewy? Cheeks I can handle, that's just meat. | ©Bulletproof 360, Inc. 2013–2021, https://www.bulletproof.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Lamb-Barbacoa_Header_Big-300x160.jpg. Teressa–Exactly–you seldom saw the head at the taqueria, just the delicous meat. Puree until smooth. I love ya, but you're nuts. I've never heard of this dish, but it reminded me of times when my grandmother used to cook cows brains for my grandfather and who knows what else. Maybe this recipe will do the trick. you can smoke the tongue, or slow roast it wrapped in foil with onion, bell peppers, and chili powder. But, carnitas, which is always pork, get shredded into large chunks after cooking & browned until crisp. And butchers always get the most interesting cuts. Bulletproof recommends that you consult with your healthcare providers regarding the diagnosis and treatment of any disease or condition. We called it Pedrito! What are you supposed to do with the skull when you’re done? It was the same conversation each time. Thanks to your flour tortilla recipe, I can relive the meals of my childhood. It is the responsibility of you and your healthcare providers to make all decisions regarding your health. Hope you get to move there soon! I like the fuego sauce the best! Jordan Pie is a nutritionist and GAPS Practitioner. Years ago my ex and I were godparents to a family in Mexico, they did the buried cow and all and it was interesting to see how the old fashion tradition works. Place the lamb in a roasting dish and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Shred the lamb and remove the bones (save them to make, When it’s ready, serve the meat wrapped in lettuce, homemade tortillas or wraps with your favorite toppings. Can you at least get cabrito? William Conway–I need to read Smokestack Lightening–not sure why I haven't yet. Heaven! Barbacoa is indeed the most delicious breakfast food! WOW! Can't believe I've been here five years and never heard of your blog. Statements made on this website have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They had a large steamer/cooker in which he would prepare them. Was it cooked all the way? Nice work ladies. StuffCooksWant–Welcome! Then this is posted that afternoon. Congrats on locating a cabeza in NY! Luckily I learned the family recipe for tamales. I’ve made lamb barbacoa, but I wanted beef barbacoa. Recently I started searching for it and found out that "cabeza" yielded results. I gave it a try in the authentic pit style, and it turned out great. (??!!). “Barbacoa, made from the meat of a cow’s head, is cheap yet rich in flavor.” Customarily served at weekend breakfasts, the cheek, or … It turns out great in the slow-cooker-, Oops- that was me- Evy- that posted from Texas about the slow-cooker…I would hate anonymous posts on my blog! Another reason for me to return to the Southwest after I'm done with NYC. I’ve made lamb barbacoa, but I wanted beef barbacoa. Set the banana-leaf-wrapped cow head into the pan, and fold over pan-lining leaves. cool. Pure Genius! The pig heads are dirt cheap in flushing, queens chinatown.I've never bought a cow head but, since aside from the cheek, the rest is usually soup bone stuff, i can't imagine it being expensive. We're in Virginia now and I thought I'd get all Texas-y by taking breakfast burritos to a church brunch. You are one brave woman. Add to the blender the garlic, the coffee, the water, the cinnamon, the oregano, the cumin, and the agave nectar. I have to admit this is totally new to me, although I have heard of people eating cow brains. Typically round river rocks ( piedras azules ) are best to maintain heat. i was born and raised in San Antonio, Tx i now live in Minnesota, twice a month i buy cheek from walmart and cook it in my crock pot over night on high just season with salt,pepper, cumin and i add lemon pepper and omg my family loves it … simple amd easy. Most days (well, every day), you’ll find her in her kitchen whipping up something nourishing and delicious to share with her boyfriend. Yum, I know what's for breakfast in the morning. Some of the best tacos ever. 9. Process until smooth Push mixture through a sieve, season goat with salt and pepper. But then, I'm originally from Oregon so, what do I know?! 3, pp. My word of choice is hard-core. A warm tortilla, pico de gallo and tongue are the best. Toast chiles, cover with boiling water in a deep bowl, and set aside for 20 minutes. Though I am sure if you presented me with the meat I would have happily ate it on my taco and been happy as a lark and shocked once you told me what I had ate. I would say some oil-roasted serranos for heat wrapped in with the cabeza would be better…. I celebrate this adventure with you, even four years later in 2013! Subscribe & Save 10% + Free Shipping over $35. But here my options were more limited, though I was advised that if I became friends with a farmer I’d probably have no problem getting a cow head. And if I closed my eyes I could have been at a taco stand in El Paso. gross !! Being that you missed this in New York imagine being in FRANCE and missing it.. Reading your article I started drooling.. Ixa–Ha! My mother made cow tongue all the time when I was a kid. For a limited time only get new Chocolate Dipped Bars for $19.99 ($35.98 value). Hi I know where you can get a cow head. I read your article and found it very interesting. One of the pit masters said he wanted the teeth so he could have dentures made. Our English term barbecue comes from Caribbean Indian word barbacoa, but despite their common origins, these two words do not denote the same thing. garlic powder or 4-5 cloves of garlic, finely chopped. I am totally impressed and just wish I could have been there. I have been looking for a barbacoa recipe for years .. Im a Texan living in Erie PA. Barbacoa is the best hangover food ever…Eat 2 tacos, take a handful of aspirin, drink a huge glass of water, another beer and go back to bed! Long story why I'm here! Lisa do you remember the temp of the smokers? It absolutely floors me that in North America's (and arguably the world's) most international city, you can't get barbacoa. I like the fuego sauce the best! I can't wait to go back to Texas again.. No barbacoa in New York?? … And Americans don't know what they're missing. As for tongue, my favorite dish is to chop it up post-smoking and make a guisada with it, and serve in tacos, corn or flour, with a nice green salsa. I would love to have one in my yard just to look at.. they are so beautiful. The line of customers would go out the door on Sundays. And yes, you should never move! You're one tough lady. International Journal of Environmental Health Research Vol. Sorry–I just don't have an "identity" yet to post with my name. I will probably be freaked out by the teeth though. Add the lamb roast or shanks into your slow cooker or, if you're cooking in the oven, place it … Abby–I'm sure there are some butchers that separate the brains from the head. We do shop there often and this is the first time we have seen them. (Which makes no sense to me, but what do I know—I’m a cow-head-cooking virgin!). Toast one side of the leaf directly over a gas burner set to medium heat. Do you skin the head , pop out the eyes , ect. Drain the chiles from the soaking water, rinse, then place in a blender. }); blogherads.adq.push(['medrec', 'skm-ad-medrec-1']); blogherads.adq.push(['medrec', 'skm-ad-medrec-2']); blogherads.adq.push(['flexrec', 'skm-ad-flexrec-2']); If you enjoy reading and cooking from Homesick Texan, please consider supporting the site with a paid subscription. Sadly my grandfather just passed away and I never really learned the proper way to prepare barbacoa. Another took one look at the cow head and said he would never eat beef again. You are my hero. I'm actually trying to create a hybrid recipe that combines the preparation techniques for the cow head barbacoa with pork butt rubbed with an al pastor style spice mixture. That's amazing. Lisa Fain is a James Beard award-winning writer who loves to cook. Not to be deterred, I got on the phone and called my local butchers. Marjorie–Isn't the Hill Country gorgeous? I don't think I could do it…It just looks sick, disgusting to look at. So what’s a barbacoa-craving Texan in New York to do? It is not a self-respecting foodie thing to do, not to like offal. Nothing like going into grandma's kitchen, as a child, opening the lid on a huge pot and having dinner look back at you. Place on the steamer. And yes, tongue tacos are amazing! If you don’t know Elizabeth, she is America’s foremost female grilling expert, creator of Girls at the Grill, author of Soaked, Slathered & Seasoned and Taming the Flame and executive chef at New York’s best barbecue joint, Hill Country. Luckily, I am in Austin, that wouldn't be too hard to find, we shall see. I became friends with Elizabeth Karmel instead. Amazingly delicious and an absolute crowd pleaser, this recipe is a winner. Sara and Anonymous–It's not for everyone! So hypothetically I can shop for organics and stinky cheeses and cross the street to get pigs feet and cow head all in one shopping trip. I am Texas born and raised and I never cared much for barbacoa. Roger Medina–Oh, yum! Enjoy yours! And then they would curtly inform me that they could not ever, no way, no how get me a cow head as indeed, they’re illegal to sell in New York by order of the USDA. Discard the onion and leaves. I'm pretty adventurous, but I do have to admit that the only part of the cow head I've tried thus far is tongue, which is surprisingly mild and pleasant-textured. Lynda–I bet he talked a lot about meat! HoustonGurly–Yeah, we gave ours a name to make it a little less intimidating. In a small mixing bowl, add all the spices and salt. Still might draw the line at brain…, …good on you, Lisa. I found a restaurant in San Juan Capistrano that serves cabeza but it is cut into tiny chunks and is au jus. A beautiful, full flavored onctuous taco celebrating life. it's just communicating that might be a little tough without a proper asian guide.Pig head available there as well. Orale! Beef head barbacoa is pervasive in cowboy country, up in the northern states of Nuevo León, Sonora, and Chihuahua. 2010 Jun;20(3):213-7. doi: 10.1080/09603120903511101. We left there many years ago and grab barbacoa in Alice at Chente's every time we go down. So awesome Lisa! Dissolve the salt in the water combine with the adobo. Information provided by this website or this company is not a substitute for direct, individual medical treatment or advice. Secure tight with kitchen twine. Its not something I could ever do. I also spent my summers as a child in El Paso eating all parts of the cow…I'm sad to hear that it's illegal in NY, not that I'd have a place to cook it anyway. I love this. Veron–The teeth are a little freaky, but they're kind of funny, too. Drain soaked chiles, puree in blender the chiles, ground spices, thyme, garlic, onion, vinegar, and 1/2 cup of water. I don't understand why its illegal in some places, fully cooked food of any kind we have always been told kills all possible bacteria right? If you smoke something and serve it to me with hot sauce and coriander (I'm a Brit, cilantro is coriander leaf…) I suspect I would be leaping to taste it, no matter WHAT I know it is. Barbacoa is the bomb for sure. I can go down the street to the Fiesta or Carnival or other Mexican market and find cabeza de vaca (cow head), cabrito, and any number of delicacies that most gringos don't consider food! If I were at home, I could pop over to my local Fiesta grocery store and pick up a cow’s head in the meat section, nestled between the ground beef and slabs of brisket. Fierce, yes. In Cali my dad had a "poso" hole in the ground, specially made for this. ! Traditionally, barbacoa … Wow! Just discovered your blog and boy, this post brings back memories of Sunday mornings growing up (and every time I visit my family in San Antonio). Cut the lamb into 3-inch cubes and rub the meat with salt. Of course, you can also simply get barbacoa at their in-store taqueria, or at any one of the five taquerias you will have passed on the way there. Going to try on a Weber. I have checked your blog out several times via Winifred's blog. How does it taste? I'll have to watch Giant again just to see that scene! Rub paste all over the meat. There was, however, much curiosity from those at the restaurant who witnessed our preparation. and pick up a breakfast burrito with barbacoa, potatoes, onions and cheese. Aqui es Texcoco brings Mexican-style lamb barbecue to the US, while respecting and maintaining the authentic flavors, recipes and traditions. This makes me miss my ventures through Fiesta. I have a friend back in Texas who has built a below ground pit for doing that very same thing. Thanks! My mom is from the Valle,donna,Texas and my dad is from Nuevo Leon. TexMexx–Most purchased cow heads are skinned, though the eyes are usually left in. At the grocery store- HEB- you can buy cow cheek and tongue to make the barbacoa. It's authentic, tender, juicy, tasty barbacoa. I have spent the past day calling around to butchers and small mexican grocery stores around here, but am having no luck. A seventh-generation Texan, she was indeed homesick during the two decades she lived in New York City, but the call of home recently brought her back to the Lone Star State. Detection of Clostridium perfringens in yearling lamb meat (barbacoa), head, and gut tacos from public markets in Mexico City. I recently went back to that Fiesta, many years later, and noticed it was all renovated and nice. Daniela Restrepo–Can't say I've ever seen pig's lung. Anachro1–Cheek meat sounds like the solution to my problem–surely that's not illegal in NYC. Add the lamb roast or shanks into your slow cooker or, if you're cooking in the oven, place it in an ovenproof dish. Can't have a barbacoa taco without some guacamole and salsa. Frequently asked questions about subscriptions. https://www.bulletproof.com/recipes/easy-lamb-barbacoa-recipe/. The chef talked about cooking the hog's head; he didn't smoke it, though, I think he boiled it (and made a head-cheese torte that was tasty). I really enjoy your blog. Your email address will not be published. Wow! TBSamsel–Too funny! Today, most cow head’s are cooked in an oven, slow cooker or on the grill). Too hot and you can scorch the fat on the lamb. just boil it with some onion and salt-garlic for about 3 hours, when done do corn tacos with a red hot sauce add cilantro an enjoy it. I'm so sorry! I just stumbled across the site and I am impressed by your determination. Wow! My dad always wanted some tongue & brains (this I never cared for). ... where beef cheeks or head are preferred for barbacoa, and the Yucatán, which has its delicious cochinita pibil, or marinated pit-roasted pork.) Being around Amarillo Texas, no beans allowed. With your subscription you’ll receive access to exclusive content for just pennies a day. My grandparents use to have a tamale business in Houston. If you have the time and the inclination, and the access to a cow’s head, I highly recommend you try this. There's an excellent account of making barbacoa in Smokestack Lightning. 1. I'm impressed! This really takes the cake. I miss those Sundays. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. blogherads.adq.push(function() { You and your friends ROCK! Enjoy with a Spicy Collagen Margarita on the side. BlueJeanGourmet–A little bit of water and a little bit of rye. Information provided by this website or this company is not a substitute for individual medical advice. I was struck by how simple the whole procedure was. Bravo! that said I do believe, very much in the practice of offal eating habits and not wasting any part of an animal. Seeing the actual head just creeps me out. Celebrating Texan home cooking through stories and recipes, “What do you want with a cow head?” asked the farmer selling beef at the Union Square Greenmarket. We also decided to smoke the tongue with the cow head, even though most barbacoa-making instructions call for it to be cooked separately. I used to teach Tex-Mex/Ranchero classes back home and those North Dallas housewives had similar reactions to the guys in the kitchens whenever I would bring up cookin' a cow's head. That sounds fantastic! This was so interesting to read, and funny because you were all women! I guess I could put some red LEDs in the eye sockets and make a zombie cow skull for Halloween! I would think, though, using cayenne, while adding wonderful heat, would impart too much bitter taste. To make the sauce: While the lamb is in the smoker, toast chilies in a large dutch oven over … It could be a marriage made in heaven! I do regularly make tongue tacos. 213-217. Barbecue involves cooking food over a grill, while barbacoa is a steaming/baking process. And when she heard about my quest she graciously offered to help me get a cow head so we could make smoke it and make barbacoa. I now have a Newmarket(Sunflower Farmer's Market) across the street from Fiesta in my neighborhood. 20, No. We were fierce! If I were at home, I could pop over to my local Fiesta grocery store and pick up a cow’s head in the meat section, nestled between the ground beef and slabs of brisket. Westex BBQ–I can't believe you of all people have never done this! I have often thought about trying this, but get a certain amount of family opposition!! Back in Lubbock, about twice a week I would swing by Mama Josie's (awesome burritos!) Mickey–You might ask a restaurant to see if they can order you one. But save for a little mishap with one of the smoker’s shelves, there was little drama. Call me naive, but I truly believe that all the rest are just trying to recreate what Raul's has to offer. Pour the adobo over the lamb … Required fields are marked *. CHINATOWN. Since you have the "in" with Hill Country, ask them to learn how to serve Dos XX "dressed." I too shall be cooking a tongue this weekend but am wanting to be most generous in spicing it up. I just googled and found this after hubby saw the cow heads at Fiesta and wondered what anyone does with them. And if cow head's not your thing, there are certainly plenty of other meat-based recipes to try! 1944 was when our family moved to town, I was 4 years old. Put all the ingredients in a pan and covered. What else can be used in place of that? I managed to find some "cachete" cheek meat here in Nashville. This tender lamb barbacoa makes delicious tortillas, lettuce wraps or burrito bowls. I turned to Facebook and found out that one of my friends is originally from San Antonio and had found barbacoa in Covina at a restaurant called Nick's Taste of Texas. Smoke for 24 hours, remove meat from head (will have to peel the skin off of the tongue), pull apart and make tacos! One day I will just eat what I'm told to and not ask questions and THEN I stand to be converted…. Despite the savage-appearance of cooking a cow’s head, this barbacoa was ultimately a delicate treat. Detection of Clostridium perfringens in yearling lamb meat (barbacoa), head, and gut tacos from public markets in Mexico City February 2010 International Journal of … I've eaten kidneys in pies and liver when it's been served to me and I've had no choice. Place the … Make sure to get it into all of the crevices as best you can. Remove the lamb from the sous vide bath and vacuum bag. LOL I was in El Paso Tx for nearly 20 years and I have never eaten a cows head or tongue. What do you mean, you can't sell a cow head? Although the seafood I bought that day was awesome and inexpensive, I was a little sad as well that it wasn't the same anymore. I'm not sure I could get past the thought of having an entire head of a dead cow in my hands…. To this day, I love my chili meat to be grissley and big ground hunks. I don't eat beef, so I'm having a hard time imagining how this meat is different from other cuts. The difference between barbacoa & carnitas is the type of meat & how carnitas is finished at the end. Read More He was a butcher in a butcher/grocery store close to KC in the earlier 1900's and I remember him talking alot about meat! I was just discussing with a friend that he try barbacoa during his next trip to texas. Seeing this though I am not entirely sure I will be wanting to eat beef again. The meat usually doesn't touch the water, it is cooked merely from the vapor/steam. We always had pan dulce and barbacoa with homemade tortillas. NY Texan as well and picking up a goat head and some shank for this weekend! I took some pics of the longhorn cows. I'm preparing barbacoa this weekend (in the oven, though), I hope mine is as yummy as yours sounds! 5 lamb shanks or 2 pounds lamb shoulder (room temperature), 2 tsp. I forgot all about barbacoa… I grew up on a cattle ranch in East Texas, and my grandfather built a gazebo with a smoker just for cow heads! To further satisfy your palate, the chefs add cilantro, onion, salsa and lemon for an extra burst of flavor. First, they’d express shock and disgust at my query. i wonder if its possible to obtain just cow cheek. Completely wrap the cow head in several layers of banana leaves, securing it with kitchen twine. Detection of Clostridium perfringens in yearling lamb meat (barbacoa), head, and gut tacos from public markets in Mexico City. Just don't make the gravy too thick LOL!! After plating, finish with a drizzle of. Cover cow head and bottom pan with another hotel pan. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I made one of your recipes for chili and it was delicious. Regional Recipes for the World's Favorite Chile-Cheese Dip,. Lamb barbacoa is such an artisanal tradition—best in Hidalgo, the State of Mexico, and Tlaxcala—that it has been difficult to find an exceptional restaurant, stand, … I was debating where to go out for dinner and now I want Barbacoa and now I have to search for a good place to go. Wonderful world of food I am in. Had some on a trip to San Antonio recently but I haven't been able to find it in California. I remember my grandfather buying the cow heads, cleaning them and wrapping them in butcher paper. Sprinkle the salt, pepper and cayenne all over the cow head. Deceiver of Men–You should have no problem getting beef cheeks or tongue–it's just the whole head that's illegal here. 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