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Salt Beef
Originally posted by: ODDLEY

Ingredients:

Salt
Water
4lbs Beef (cheap joint such as brisket)

Method:

1: In a pot boil enough water to cover the joint or joints of beef. Now add 1/2lb of ordinary salt for every pint of water simmer until dissolved. put aside until cold.

2: Submerse the joints of beef in the pot of brine put the lid on and keep in a tempreture of below 5 degrees centigrade (bottom of fridge thats where I keep mine) For between 10 - 14 days turning regularly (2 Days per Pound).

3: Cook by simmering for about an hour in water or your favorite stock. cut into about 1/2 inch thick slices and make hot sandwhiches or serve with your favorite vegetables