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Sirloin Cap Roast

Sirloin cap roast recipe prepared by wrapping the meat with beer soaked, salt encrusted kitchen towels and then slow cooking directly on hot charcoal. Simple campfire cooking with great presentation.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 325 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs sirloin cap roast
  • 1 cup sea salt
  • 1 bottle dark beer
  • 4 prigs fresh Rosemary or 1 tbsp. dried
  • 2 cotton kitchen towels
  • 10 feet kitchen twine

Instructions

Prepping the Charcoal
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  1. Before preparing the meat you need to start the fire to get the coals just right.
  2. Once the flames have died down and the charcoal briquets are turning white they are ready to cook the meat. Spread them out to make a bed on which to place the meat.
Prepping the Meat
  1. On a baking pan, spread out one of the kitchen towel and pour ½ of the bottle of beer in the middle of the towel.
  2. Sprinkle half of the salt evenly over the towel. A thin paste will start to form.
  3. Place the sirloin cap in the middle of the towel and top with the rosemary sprigs.
  4. On the second kitchen, towel pour the remaining half bottle of beer and salt. Cover the meat.
  5. Wrap the meat tightly with the kitchen towels the tie firmly.
Cooking the Meat
  1. Place the wrapped meat directly on the hot coals and cook for 20 minutes.
  2. After 20 minutes, turn the meat over and cook for another 20 minutes.
  3. Remove the meat from the coals and let it rest for 10 minutes before unwrapping.
Serving
  1. Cut the meat in ½" slices.
  2. Serve with a charcoal grilled baked potato.

Notes

  • The kitchen towels are no longer useable after cooking. Don't use your favorite ones.
  • Buy the sirloin cap with the fat on which ensures the meat remains juicy, tender, and full of flavor.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 138mg (46%) Sodium 14278mg (595%) Potassium 787mg (22%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 3.8mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325

% Daily Value*

Calories 325kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 138mg 46%
Sodium 14278mg 595%
Potassium 787mg 17%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 3.8mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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