Carne Seca

Total Time: 24 hrs 6 mins Preparation Time: 24 hrs Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 2 1/2 lbs lean flank steak, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 2 teaspoons ground oregano
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 cup red wine vinegar or 3/4 cup cider vinegar
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Recipe

• 1 place all ingredients in a plastic zipper bag and refrigerate overnight.
• 2 the next day, if using your oven to dry, cover your oven racks with foil and preheat oven to 180 degrees f.
• 3 transfer drained meat to baking racks and dry for approximately 6 hours; depending on how thick the meat slices are, drying could take between 5 and 7 hours.
• 4 be sure to place a couple of potholders in the oven door to keep it slightly ajar so moisture can escape and the meat can dry more thoroughly.