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Lomo al trapo (salt-crusted beef tenderloin cooked in cloth on embers)

Colombian cuisine · J. Kenji López-Alt · ♥ 1.5K likes · 46.3K views · 1 min video

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Cover the cloth with salt, lay on the beef tenderloin, wrap into a tight package and tie with string.
Salt, wrap and onto the embers
  • salt
  • beef tenderloin
Put it directly onto hot burning embers (fireplace, campfire or backyard coals).
Cook, flipping once halfway, about 12 minutes total for rare or about 18 for medium.
  • brandy
Crack open the crust; flambe with brandy, or season the meat with the smoky salt from the crust.