trim away the fat that is on the outside, leaving some of the interior fat Cut the meat across the grain in slices, then cut the slices into ½-inchwide strips If the cuts of meat don’t lend themselves to slices, cut it into ½-inch cubes Place in a large mixing bowl and add the wine Finely mince the parsley and dice the shallots Add to the meat, along with the sea salt, spices, and herbs Mix well and cover with plastic wrap Refrigerate overnight DAY 2 Give the puff pastry 2 more turns, refrigerating for 30 minutes between turns After the last turn refrigerate for 1 hour or longer On a lightly dusted counter or silpat, roll out the puff pastry until it is ẳ inch thick or a little thinner Cut a 15 ì 9inch rectangle (this will shrink to about 14 × 8 inches) and place on a parchment paper–lined sheet pan Wrap the remaining dough and refrigerate 3 Stir the meat, then place it in a colander in the sink to drain Remove the thyme and tarragon sprigs, the whole clove, the bay leaf, and, if you can find it, the cardamom seed Taste a piece of shallot to verify the seasoning; add a little more salt if desired Let the meat drain for about 10 minutes 4 Meanwhile, make the egg wash Spoon the meat onto the middle of the puff pastry rectangle, then shape the block of meat into a rectangle, leaving a 1ẵ- to 2-inch border all the way around The meat block should be approximately 1ẳ inches thick, 10 inches long, and ... egg wash Spoon the meat onto the middle of the puff pastry rectangle, then shape the block of meat into a rectangle, leaving a 1½- to 2-inch border all the way around The meat block should be approximately 1¼ inches... paperlined sheet pan Wrap the remaining dough and refrigerate 3 Stir the meat, then place it in a colander in the sink to drain Remove the thyme and tarragon sprigs, the whole clove, the bay leaf, and, if you... can find it, the cardamom seed Taste a piece of shallot to verify the seasoning; add a little more salt if desired Let the meat drain for about 10 minutes 4 Meanwhile, make the egg wash Spoon the meat onto