Ever made corned beef?

[Nefarious]

Having had the most excellent Corned Beef Hash at Mr.Tom's Chop House in Manchester, I'm now going attempt to make my own version - starting with making the corned beef!

I think the basic plan is to make up a seasoned brine (water, salt, sugar, bay, cloves), and put in in a big sandwich bag with some cheap cut of beef, sqeeze all the air out and leave it in the frisge for a week, then boil it up in fresh brine til it's ready to flake.

Any tips, warnings or suggestions before I take the plunge?

[brum]

just watch your fingers when you put it into the tin. Lethal.

[Mobile Chicane]

Lots of times. Brisket works best, if you can get hold of any.

Once cured, the beef needs to be simmered on a very gentle heat for at least 4 hours - a slow cooker is perfect for this.

ETA: you cook it in plain water (not brine) with a celery stick, a carrot and a small onion studded with 4 cloves.

Edited by Mobile Chicane on Monday 23 February 18:17

[prand]

Nothing like getting it from the horses mouth, as it were:

http://tomsmanchester.thevictorianchophousecompany...

Edited by prand on Monday 23 February 18:18

[Nefarious]

Well spotted Prand. Cheers

N