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Irish Spiced Beef Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time40 mins

Irish Spiced Beef is a traditional recipe that originates from Ireland. It is a dish made with beef that has been soaked in a mixture of spices and then slowly cooked. The beef is typically served with potatoes and vegetables.

 6 1/2 lb Beef
 1 lb Salt (about 2 cups)
 3 x Bay leaves
 1 1/2 tb Saltpeter
 10 x Cloves
 1 ea Bunch fresh herbs
 5 x Blades mace
 3 ea Sliced carrots
 1 x Crushed clove garlic
 3 ea Sliced onions
 ¼ c Brown sugar
1

NOTE:prepare 7 days in advance of eating! Wipe meat over with a dampcloth.

2

Mix seasoning ingredients together except for carrots, onions andfresh herbs.

3

Rub seasoning well into meat;then lay mean on bed ofseasoning.

4

Leave in a cool place (preferably not refrigerated, though).

5

Repeat rubbing each day.

6

On the seventh day, put the meat into a saucepanand cover with cold water.

7

Bring to boiling point and simmer gently for 5hours, when it should be tender.

8

Put cooked meat on a flat dish and coverwith a board.

9

Set weight on top of board until meat is cold, when it isready to carve and eat.