A flavorful, cured, and spiced meat that undergoes a slow preservation process, resulting in tender, aromatic slices perfect for sandwiches or charcuterie boards
Method
Salting & Curing
Roll the meat in coarse salt and place it on a perforated tray.
Put a weight on top and refrigerate for 10 days (4 days per kg of meat).
After 2 days, top up the salt on all sides.
On day 4, drain the liquid from the tray.
Desalting & Drying
After 10 days, rinse the meat well under running water.
Submerge it in a large bowl of water for 24 hours.
Dry it very well and wrap it in cotton cloth.
Hang it outside for 15-20 days, at temperatures 3-17°C.
Spicing & Final Curing
Prepare the spice mix and apply a 3-4 mm thick layer of spice paste to the meat.
Wrap it in cheesecloth and hang it outside again for 15-20 days, at 3-17°C.
Serving
Slice it thinly and enjoy!
Ingredients
Beef (I used round cut) – See more here: BBQ Blog
Can be made with any cut without fibers
Can also be made with pork
Coarse sea salt
Spice Paste
40 g fenugreek (τσιμένι)
15 g salt
40 g paprika
25 g garlic powder
15 g black pepper
15 g allspice
15 g cumin
