Birria Bombs by Spice Orbs - How To Use

Best for: birria tacos, quesabirria, meal prep, freezer batches

Birria Spice Orbs are drop-in birria seasoning bombs designed to replace paste, packets, and long spice lists. Each Large Birria Bomb seasons 5–8 pounds of meat, melting into water or broth to create a rich, traditional birria consommé. Sold as a 2-pack, one order seasons 10–16 pounds total.

If you’ve ever wanted authentic birria flavor without soaking chiles, blending pastes, or measuring spices, this is how you use it.

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What Is a Birria Spice Orb?

A Birria Spice Orb is a compressed sphere of dried chiles, spices, and aromatics, formed into a single measured unit.

Instead of this whole process:

• Toasting chiles

• Rehydrating

• Blending

• Straining

• Guessing quantities

You simply drop the orb into your pot and let it dissolve.

What one Birria Bomb replaces

• Birria paste

• Seasoning packets

• Scratch spice blends

• Multiple dried chile measurements

See Large Birria Bombs here.

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How Much Meat Does One Birria Bomb Make?

Each Large Birria Spice Orb seasons 5–8 lbs of meat, depending on how rich you like your consommé.

Typical usage

• 5 lbs → very rich, taco-focused birria

• 6–7 lbs → balanced, versatile

• 8 lbs → lighter broth, great for ramen or soup

Birria Bombs are sold as a 2-pack, meaning one package can season 10–16 lbs of meat total.

Grab the Large Birria Bombs 2-pack.

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How To Use a Birria Spice Orb (Basic Method)

This method works for stovetop, slow cooker, or pressure cooker.

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Step 1 – Add meat and water

Place your meat in a pot and add enough water or broth to mostly cover it.

Common meats

• Chuck roast

• Short ribs

• Beef shank

• Goat or lamb

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Step 2 – Drop in the Birria Bomb

Add 1 Birria Spice Orb directly into the liquid.
No cutting, no crushing, no blending.

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Step 3 – Simmer and dissolve

As the liquid heats, the orb melts, releasing:

• Chile flavor

• Spices

• Oils

• Aromatics

Stir occasionally during the first 20–30 minutes.

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Step 4 – Cook low and slow

Stovetop: 2.5–3.5 hours

• Slow cooker: 6–8 hours on low

• Pressure cooker: 45–60 minutes

When done, shred the meat and return it to the consommé.

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Cooking Methods (Quick Reference)

Stovetop
Best for hands-on control and tasting as you go.

Slow Cooker
Set it and forget it. Ideal for large batches.

Pressure Cooker / Instant Pot
Fastest method with deep flavor.

Birria Bombs dissolve cleanly in all three.

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How Much Water Should I Use?

• 5 lbs meat: 6–8 cups liquid

• 6–7 lbs: 8–10 cups liquid

• 8 lbs: 10–12 cups liquid

Adjust after cooking if you prefer a thicker or lighter broth.

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What Can You Make With Birria?

Once your birria is cooked, you can use it for:

• Birria tacos

• Quesabirria

• Birria ramen

• Birria bowls

• Nachos

• Enchiladas

• Freezer meals

The consommé is designed to be dippable, spoonable, and rich without being greasy.

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Why Use Birria Spice Orbs Instead of Paste or Packets?

Compared to birria paste

• No refrigeration required

• No oil separation

• No guessing ratios

Compared to seasoning packets

• No fillers

• No salt overload

• Real chile flavor

Compared to scratch

• Same flavor profile

• Far less prep

• Consistent results every time

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Storage & Meal Prep Tips

• Freeze cooked birria with consommé

• Portion into 1–2 lb freezer containers

• Reheat gently on the stovetop

Birria made with Spice Orbs freezes exceptionally well.

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Common Questions

Do I need to add anything else?
No. Salt to taste at the end if needed.

Can I use two orbs?
Yes, for very large batches (10+ lbs) or extra-rich broth.

Are Birria Bombs spicy?
They’re balanced and chile-forward, not overwhelmingly hot.

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Ready to Cook?

Birria Spice Orbs are designed to make authentic birria repeatable, scalable, and stress-free.

If you want consistent results without measuring, blending, or guessing, grab the Large Birria Bombs (2-pack) here.