Roast beef with salt: the recipe for the second dish in a fluffy and juicy salt crust
Ingredients
Aromatic herbs to taste (sage, rosemary, thyme, marjoram)
He roast beef for saleor salt-crusted, is a second course typical of the Anglo-Saxon culinary tradition, also known and appreciated in Italy. An elegant and impressive recipe, very easy to make and that will conquer even the most demanding palates. Cooking with salt allows the beef to stay moist and juicy, without losing its strong flavor.
It is a preparation that knows no seasons: perfect if served cold with a rich salad during the summer, it is the most appropriate dish for a winter dinner or acelebratory occasionto be served with crispy baked potatoes and a creamy sauce, such as gravy, or a yogurt sauce, flavored with chopped chives, for a pleasant tangy note.
For a soft and juicy result, take a good look at the cooking time: the rule of thumb calls for about 25 minutes for a one kilo piece of meat. If you prefer less rare cooking, you can extend the cooking time by 5 minutes.
Find out how to prepare the Salt Roast by following the step-by-step procedure and tips. Also try the Orange Roast Beef.
How to prepare roast beef with salt
Step 1
Step 1
Finely chop the herbs with a knife on a cutting board 1.
Finely chop the herbs with a knife on a cutting board 1.
2nd step
2nd step
Massage the meat with the chopped herbs to distribute them evenly 2.
Massage the meat with the chopped herbs to distribute them evenly 2.
Step 3
Step 3
Pour some of the coarse salt into the bottom of a saucepan a little larger than the piece of meat and quite high 3.
Pour some of the coarse salt into the bottom of a saucepan a little larger than the piece of meat and quite high 3.
Step 4
Step 4
Arrange the roast beef in the center and begin to cover it with the remaining coarse salt 4.
Arrange the roast beef in the center and begin to cover it with the remaining coarse salt 4.
Step 5
Step 5
The roast beef must be completely covered both on the sides and on the surface. 4.
The roast beef must be completely covered both on the sides and on the surface. 4.
Step 6
Step 6
Bake the salted roast beef at 200°C in a preheated oven in static mode for 25 minutes. After the necessary time, remove the roast beef from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. At this point, using a spoon, carefully remove the salt crust 5.
Bake the salted roast beef at 200°C in a preheated oven in static mode for 25 minutes. After the necessary time, remove the roast beef from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. At this point, using a spoon, carefully remove the salt crust 5.
Step 7
Step 7
Transfer the roast beef to a cutting board, remove the excess salt with a brush and cut it into thin slices with a sharp knife. Serve the roast beef immediately 6.
Transfer the roast beef to a cutting board, remove the excess salt with a brush and cut it into thin slices with a sharp knife. Serve the roast beef immediately 6.
Advice
Be very careful not to open the oven during cooking, so that the meat remains tender and juicy inside.
Moisten the surface of the coarse salt dough with a drop of water: this way the crust will be crispier.
To cut the roast beef into even thinner slices, you can use the meat slicer.
storage
Roast beef can be stored in the refrigerator, in a special airtight container, for 2-3 days.
