Cecina (dried Meat) Recipe
Cecina is a flavorful dried meat, typically seasoned and air-dried to enhance its rich, savory taste.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Meat
Trim any excess fat from the beef brisket or flank steak. Cut the meat into thin strips, approximately 1 cm thick.
- 2
Make the Marinade
In a bowl, mix together the kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar to create a marinade.
- 3
Marinate the Meat
Coat the meat strips with the marinade thoroughly. Place the meat in a resealable bag or a dish, cover it, and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
- 4
Dry the Meat
After marinating, preheat your dehydrator or oven to 70°C (160°F). Lay the meat strips in a single layer on the dehydrator trays or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 5
Dehydrate
Dehydrate the meat for 6-8 hours in the dehydrator or 4-6 hours in the oven until the meat is firm and dry but still slightly pliable.
- 6
Store the Cecina
Once dried, allow the cecina to cool completely. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Properly dried and stored cecina can last for several weeks.