What is Carne Seca?

My favorite kind of meat jerky is deer jerky, because of it's very different flavor and good taste. But, long time ago when I was vacationing in Mexico I was fortunate to taste Carne Seca (Mexican Beef Jerky) and it was very good, and to this day I still eat it. In this article I will explain what Carne Seca is, and how it is made.

Carne Seca is basically Mexican Beef Jerky and is very different compared to American Beef Jerky, because of the way it is prepared. Carne Seca is used to make Mexican Red Pepper Stew, and is also eaten during the day as a snack. Carne Seca to my knowledge originated in the country side of Mexico and the tradition continues to this very day. But, Carne Seca has made itself to Mexican cities throughout Mexico and is eaten very little in the United States.

To prepare Carne Seca it takes skills and years of practice on preparing this delicious treat. First, you will need to get the best beef and cut it into thin slices about six inches long. Then take some salt, and plenty of lemons and then marinate the meat until fully marinated. Then take the marinated beef meat and hang on stainless steel thick wire metal for sanitary reasons. This process of Carne Seca until fully done usually takes up to one week depending on when it is ready, and the way to tell if the Carne Seca is ready you have to look at the jerky and make sure it has a dark brownish look to it and is really dry. The excess use of lemon juice usually cures the meat and allows to dehydrate the Carne Seca to avoid bacteria. In order to prepare the Carne Seca to be eaten you need to heat it over an open flame on a stove or outside grill by using metal tongs, and you want to give the Carne Seca a burnt grilling, but try to not over heat the Carne Seca. When the Carne Seca is heated and ready to serve you have to squeeze a lime over the Carne Seca for flavor, and then you are ready to enjoy this delicious treat. I have been making this beef jerky treat for a very long time, but if you want to make Carne Seca I would suggest to get a professional to help you make it.

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