Roasted Beef Loin

Ingredients

• beef loin
• olive oil
• salt
• onion
• bay leaves
• manteca (lard)
• parchment paper

Instructions

1. Remove the bone from the loin and rub it thoroughly with olive oil. Season generously with salt. Cover the meat with strips of onion and scatter a few bay leaves over it.
2. If the weather is cool, the loin may be left to marinate in this fashion for a couple of days.
3. When ready to cook, pierce the loin lengthwise through its thickest part with a spit (asador). Wrap the meat in parchment paper that has been well soaked in manteca (lard). Roast over a strong fire, turning as needed to ensure even cooking.
4. Serve with a sauce of your choice on the side.