Signature Carne Asada

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Hey Friends!

Here is my official entry into the Signature Dish TD, please.

This is my signature carne asada meal. Like my beef jerky, this can be mouthwateringly good. I just do not have the time nor wearwithall for the jerky this week, however.

I begin with flap meat, carne asada rub, and fresh juice from orange. Let marinate for full 24 hours. (Sometimes, I include minced garlic as well).

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Prep the pit with 100% hardwood briquets and a hunk o' lump (mesquite) for that traditional delicious smokey flavor.

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I like to go slow, indirect (start to finish)

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First libation finished, time to plate. Homemade Mexican brown rice, Hass avocado chunks, and refried black beans topped with cheese of the day (Ordinarily, I would go with a queso fresco, but had to use Gouda here), accompany the carne. Oh, and topped with plenty of fresh salsa, of course (mmmmm... with cilantro). Have a margarita! :biggrin1:

Please use this specific pic for the official entry

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Thank you alll so very, very much!


Very impressive looking plate,is that meat chewy or soft?
I have no idea on flap

Great question, Titch. You know, I'd have to say the meat is both soft and chewy at one and the same time--soft and tender along the grain, but more chewy across it. The closest thing of which I can think to liken it is spare ribs that are not fall off the bone tender, but still retain a certain amount of tug to them.
 
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