What kind of beef is cecina?
Cecina is similar to ham and is made by curing cow, horse or rabbit meat. The best known cecina is Cecina de León, which is made of the hind legs of a cow, salted, smoked and air-dried in the province of León in northwestern Spain, and has PGI status.
What cut of beef is Mexican cecina?
The dried beef ‘cecina’ is extracted from it cuts the selected hindquarters of the cow: Tapa (eye round), contra (botton round), babilla (sirloin tip) and hip (round tip).
Where is cecina meat from?
Mexico
Spain
Cecina/Origins
Is Cecina a brisket?
Brisket comes from the breast section of the cow and corned beef is basically brisket that has been cured and brined in a selection of savory herbs and picking spices. Thank you for stopping by!
Is Cecina jerky?
CECINA-STYLE JERKY: Thinly sliced by hand, no sugar and dried with heat, not smoke, this is Mexican-style jerk – a perfect alternative for those looking to avoid the chewy, watery styles of beef jerky. We only use high quality ingredients giving you a better tasting, healthier, gluten free jerky with superior flavor.
What is cecina Fresca?
Cecina is thinly sliced, salted and partially dried sheets or strips of beef or pork. In Chihuahua city, in 1990, we entered a small shop selling everything needed to make antojitos Mexicanos: dried chiles, hojas de maíz para tamales, masa fresca, maíz pozolero preparado.
Is cecina a brisket?
How long is cecina good for?
You can eat the product 9-10 months after and it will be in good conditions. However after 5 months the aromas of spices can decrease and that is why mark it as best before date. We work always to deliver the freshest product possible so you can choose the tenderness.
How long is cecina good for in the fridge?
Flavorings: thyme, rosemary, chinese pepper, caraway, bay leaf – at your taste, not much. We seal it in airtight bag and put in fridge for 5-8 days. Later we wash the meat with water, mop it dry and let it dry 1-2 days in a fresh place at temperature not higher than 18C. Cold smoking is used.
What does Cecina taste like?
It is smoked using oak found in local forests which gives it a characteristic taste and aroma. This cured meat is a dark brown on the outside and deep dark red on the inside. Cecina de León has a characteristic beef flavor with smoky undertones and is very succulent and smooth in texture.
What is Cecina Seca?
Cecina Seca is a healthy Mexican Style hand crafted Beef Jerky; It contains a high degree of protein with low amount of fat. All ingredients are natural and we do not add sugar, soy, teriyaki or any other sauces that increase weight and decrease the rich exquisite flavor of the meat.
What does cecina taste like?