Easy Basturma Bundle

DESCRIPTION

Basturma is beef charcuterie similar to bresaola in Italy and cecina in Spain. With a richlyĀ spiced coating, basturma isĀ an ideal winter meat crafting project. Ā Originally created inĀ Armenia over 1,000 years ago, Basturma is a charcuterie with a long, long history.Ā To craft this richly spicyĀ charcuterie, all youĀ need is 5 lb of beef eye of round and this kit.Ā Save $4 off buying the components separately.

Includes:

  • 3 UMAi Dry Large Charcuterie: Size: 8×18 in / 200×450 mm
  • 5 UMAi VacMouse adapter strips for channel-type vacuum sealers
  • BasturmaĀ Charcuterie Spice Blend for 5 lbs of meat
  • Premixed Curing Salts Blend
  • Instruction booklet and Recipe Collection

OneĀ UMAi Dry EasyĀ BasturmaĀ KitĀ helps you make up toĀ five pounds of traditionalĀ basturma. With theĀ Kit,Ā you skip the math, do not need a scale, and do not need to buy or blend theĀ half-dozenĀ spicesĀ needed for a traditional basturmaĀ recipe. Our Easy Basturma Kits includeĀ three UMAi Dry Basturma Large bags and one packet each of the Premixed Curing Salts Blend and Basturma Spice Blend–each perfectly formulated for five pounds of meat. Times might not be as simple today as they wereĀ in the “old days” but this basturmaĀ making kit offers a simple way recreate old world flavorsĀ in the comfort of your own home.

Basturma is unique from other charcuterie projects because you add the spicesĀ afterĀ the meat is cured, as opposed to usual method of adding the spices at the same time. After two weeks of curing in salts, you makeĀ a paste with this spice mix and slather it onĀ the meatĀ (just before bagging in UMAi Dry). This results in a richly spicy savory charcuterieĀ that can be sliced a little thicker than most charcuterie.

OneĀ UMAi Dry Easy KitĀ helps you make up toĀ five pounds ofĀ charcuterie. With theĀ Kit,Ā you skip the math, do not need a scale, and do not need to buy or blend theĀ half-dozenĀ spicesĀ needed for a traditional capicola recipe. Our Easy Charcuterie Kits includeĀ three UMAi Dry Charcuterie Large bags and one packet each of the Premixed Curing Salts Blend and proprietary Spice Blend–each perfectly formulated for five pounds of meat. Times might not be as simple today as they wereĀ in the “old days” but this kit offers a simple way recreate old world flavorsĀ in the comfort of your own home.

If you haveĀ extra UMAi Dry bags, just pick anĀ Easy Charcuterie Refill bundle to make capicola, lonzino, basturma or bresaola!

INSTRUCTIONS

For a 5 lb. (2.2 kg.) project*:
– 5 lb** Beef Eye of Round
– UMAi DryĀ® Spice Blend
– UMAi Dry Premixed Curing Salt Blend***
– UMAi Dry Large Charcuterie Bag

1. Trim meat and tie with butcherā€™s twine to shape.

2. Coat meat surface thoroughly with UMAi Dry Premixed Curing Salt Blend.

3. Vacuum seal and cure for two (2) weeks in refrigerator. Do not drain liquid.

4. Once cured, rinse meat. Make a paste from the UMAi Dry Basturma Spice Blend by adding a small amount water to spice mixture until consistency is like that of paste; coat meat surface evenly.

5. Place spice encrusted meat in UMAi Dry bag. Seal with vacuum sealer or immersion method.

6. Record the meatā€™s Start Weight. Calculate and record Target Weight. Aim for 40% reduction in weight.

7. Dry on open wire rack in fridge until meat reaches Target Weight.

* Basturma is different from other dry curing projects as the spice blend is applied AFTER the meat has cured. Therefore, the salt in the ingredients list is included to season the meat, not to cure the meat.

** If making less than 5 lb, make sure to re-calculate both spice blend and curing salt needs. This is critical for safe curing.

*** If not using UMAi Dry Premixed Curing Salts Blend, calculate and weigh out the critical two salts with a digital scale: – Kosher Salt (NOT iodized table salt) = meat weight (in grams) x 0.03 – #2 Curing Salt (slow acting curing salt) = meat weight (in grams) x 0.0025

EXPECTATIONS

Includes:
– 3 UMAi Dry Large Charcuterie: Size: 8×18 in / 200×450 mm
– 5 UMAi VacMouse adapter strips for channel-type vacuum sealers
– Charcuterie Spice Blend for 5 lbs of meat
– Premixed Curing Salts Blend
– Instruction booklet and Recipe Collection

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