The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 815 — Bastruli
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 815 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Salt and pepper three Russian pounds of beef fillet and soak it in vinegar for two days.
Cut into beefsteak-like slices and thread onto a spit or iron rod. Salt and roast while turning over well-burned embers.
Historical editorial note: The historical two-day vinegar soak is not a safe substitute for refrigeration or temperature-controlled meat preparation.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 815. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.