Ingredients
- 1 kg salt beef brisket
- 400 ml Irish stout such as Guinness
- 500 ml beef bone broth
- 2 tbls. dark brown sugar
- A few black peppercorns & whole all spice berries
- sprig of thyme
- 400g new potatoes peeled
- 400g baby carrots scrubbed
- 2 sticks celery cut into batons
- 1 small head savoy cabbage shredded
- Small bunch parsley roughly chopped
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Introduction
A simple yet tasty take on a classic boiled salt beef, the stout, brown sugar & beef broth adds depth of flavour whilst the traditional & humble vegetables make for a hearty dish whether you're celebrating Paddy's day or any time of the year. Pair with pickles, mustard & a glass of stout.Method
Place the salt beef into a deep saucepan & rinse under cold running water for a couple of minutes then drain & cover with the stout & beef stock, top up with water if required to cover then add spices & herbs.
Bring the salt beef to the boil, skim any impurities that rise to the surface & simmer covered for 3 hours or until tender when pierced with a skewer.
Once cooked, remove from the broth & keep warm.
In the same broth simmer the potatoes, carrots & celery for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender then add the cabbage & simmer for 5 more minutes.
Finally, add the parsley & season to taste.
To serve
Slice the beef & serve with the vegetables & a little broth, some grain mustard, pickles & a glass of Stout.