Smoked Beef
- 100g Rump
- 20g Hay
- 10g Maldon Salt
- 10g Whole Black Peppercorns

Kyren Thompson
Beef Tartar by Kyren Thompson, Grassfed by Paul Foster
Smoked Beef
1. Cut rump in to strips
2. Season beef with salt and pepper
3. Lay beef out on steamer trays with hay underneath
4. Set hay on fire cover with beef
5. Cover air tight with lid and leave for 30mins
6. Cut and portion
Rocket Dressing
1. Blitz all ingredients in the thermos
2. Season to taste
Cured Egg Yolk
1. Lay half the salt in a 2 litre container
2. Separate the egg yolks and white
3. Lay yolks on salt and cover with the other half of the salt so covered
4. Leave 2 nights
5. Wash the yolks and dry in a paper towel or j cloth
6. Roast yolks in the oven for 2 mins at 220 degrees
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