Roast Beef II

Origin: Florence, Italy

Source: Pellegrino Artusi, 1891

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Thread the loin on the spit, wrap it in white paper (not too thin) well buttered with cold butter, and tie both ends closed.
  2. Roast over a very lively charcoal fire, turning it.
  3. When nearly done, tear off the paper, salt, and let it color.
  4. Rest it closed between two plates for ten minutes, then serve.

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