
Beef Buzhenina in an Oven Bag
Description
It works for both special occasions and everyday meals. Buzhenina cooked in a roasting bag turns out very juicy and tender. Before baking, sear the meat over high heat for just a couple of minutes so the outer layer sets. The buzhenina will hold a nice shape if you compact the piece of meat with sturdy kitchen twine. For seasoning, we use garlic, pepper, and meat spice mix; if desired, you can add carrots and other spices to taste.
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2

Prepare the marinade for the meat. Pour water into a saucepan, add a bay leaf and peppercorns, and sprinkle in salt. Place the container with the liquid on the stove, bring to a boil, and simmer for several minutes until the salt is fully dissolved. Remove the marinade from the heat and cool completely.
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Step 3

Rinse the meat, place it in a deep container, pour the marinade over it, cover with a lid, and refrigerate for 12 hours. It's more convenient to do this overnight.
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Step 4

After some time, remove the meat from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Peel the garlic cloves and slice them. Make incisions in the meat with a knife and insert the garlic inside. Rub the meat with spices on all sides. To help the piece of meat hold its shape, wrap it tightly with sturdy string.
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Step 5

Place a skillet over the heat, pour in a little oil, and heat it until smoking hot. Into the scorching oil, place a piece of beef and sear over maximum heat for literally about 3 minutes on each side.
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Step 6

After that, transfer the meat into a roasting bag. For aroma, add a few sprigs of rosemary.
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Step 7

Tie the bag tightly, make several small punctures with a wooden skewer so steam can escape. Preheat the oven to 180°C and place the prepared roast inside. Roast the pork for the next 60–90 minutes. When the time is up, turn off the oven but do not remove the meat; let it cool in the warm oven.
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Step 8

Once cooled, remove the meat from the cooking bag and drain the meat juices. Slice the buzhenina into portion-sized pieces and serve.