Stewed Beef or Kump Steak

Ingredients

• beef
• coarse sea salt
• water
• paste for covering

Directions

The book says “a moderate oven”. The 350°F (175°C) in the steps is the modern equivalent, not the book's own figure.

1. Rub the beef with coarse sea salt and let it sit for 12 hours.

2. Turn the beef daily in the brine for 2 weeks.

3. Soak the beef in water for a few hours, then dry it with a cloth.

4. Cover the beef with a coarse paste and place a little water at the bottom of the pan.

5. Bake in a moderate oven at 350°F (175°C) for 4 hours, turning the meat once or twice during cooking.