In the community of San Pablo, in Tolimán, Querétaro, the typical food is governed by the consumption of beef and pork, an essential part of the local gastronomy. The inhabitants assure that these products, coming directly from the region, are the main ingredients in various typical dishes. “We prepare it with tamales, stewed with guajillo chili or tomato,” shared Hilda Hernández, a citizen of the community.
The economy of Tolimán benefits from the production and sale of meat, since the prices in the area remain stable thanks to the fact that the cattle are raised and sold within the same region. Hilario Quintanar, a butcher, explained: “We fatten animals, two or three, and we also buy from people who fatten animals in the region.”
This dynamic also extends to the sale of carnitas, another typical food that is a tradition that serves as a support to the local economy by acquiring backyard animals. Dolores Quintanar, a carnitas merchant, commented: “We buy from producers in the region who have two or three piglets for fattening, and we buy directly from them. In this way we contribute to the economy of the population and also to our own.”
In San Pablo Tolimán, the connection between producers and consumers fosters a supportive economic system, where local resources are used for the benefit of the entire community. The sale of meat not only satisfies food needs, but also strengthens the cultural and economic roots of the region.
Source: aztecaqueretaro
