Tjalknul or “Steve McQueen Special”

This is a great way of preparing meat that makes a roast beef-like roast.

You’ll need a good chunk of meat…at least 3 pounds or so…properly deep frozen!!!
Put it still frozen in the oven on low heat, F 170-180 degrees…after 6-7 hours when the meat is thawed, use a meat thermometer and continue until the core temp is F 150-160 or so, depending on how rare/pink you want it…it can take up to 10-12 hours depending on the size…
In the mean time prepare the brine/souse:

Put two quarts of water in a pot,
add two onions, cut coarse,
a couple of crushed cloves of garlic
1/3 -1/2 cup of salt
1 tbspoon of black peppercorns
3 bay leaves (optional)
1tbspoon of crushed  cilantro seeds (optional)

Set to boil and then take it off  and let it cool…
When the meat is done, immerse it in the cool liquid, I use a plastic bag or tupperware, and leave in the fridge overnight…at least 5 hours up to 72 depending on personal preference….

Slice real thin and enjoy with potato gratin or on sandwiches etc….

I hope you like it…I’ve used the same basic recipe on a number of different meats…beef, lamb, venison etc…