Salt Beef, Pork or Mutton

• 2 lb/900 g joints of meat
• 4 oz/100

Place the joint in a ceramic bowl or dish, sprinkle with the salt, rub in for 10 minutes, and leave in a cold place overnight. Turn and rub the joint in its brine for 10 minutes for the next 4 days.

Rinse the joint, truss if necessary, place in a pan, cover with cold water, cover, bring to the boil very slowly, then skim, and simmer gently for about 75 minutes until tender.

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