Oooo! Pretty colors!

You want this.

It's like meaty gold.

Seared on all sides.

I'd say that's about 5 servings.

Herbs galore.

What happens when you melt meat jello.

Unfortunately, it's not ready to eat just yet.

Now it's ready to eat.

This is what I call "spoon tender".

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