Spiced beef

Name: Spiced beef
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 lb brisket of beef (chuck may also be used); 4 oz/½ heaped cup dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons juniper berries (optional); 2 teaspoons whole allspice; 2 teaspoons black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons coarse salt; 1 pint white vinegar; 2 small onions, peeled and sliced; 1 bay leaf; 1 3-inch stick of cinnamon; 6 whole cloves

Preparation info

Serves
8

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Curries & Bugles

By Jennifer Brennan

Published 1990

About

This beef does take a time in its preparation but, if you plan ahead, the long marination can be accomplished with no trouble.

Ingredients

4 lb brisket of beef (chuck may also be used)
4 oz/½ heaped cup dark brown sugar

Asia
Europe
India
United Kingdom
Main course
Spicy
Mediterranean
Gluten-free

Method

Wash the brisket well and pat it dry. Press the brown sugar firmly on to the brisket on all sides. Place it in a casserole and cover it. Refrigerate for 2 days.
Crush the juniper, allspice, peppercorns and salt together. On the third day, press ⅕ of the mixture into the meat. Repeat on each of the ensuing 4 days, covering it and returning it each time to the re