Corned Beef on the Stove Top

INGREDIENTS

1 to 1.5kg piece of Silverside
1 Brown Onion, Quartered
10 Black Peppercorns
1/2 Cup Brown Vinegar
1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
2 Bay Leaves
2 Cloves
2.5 Litres of Water, Approximately


METHOD
Rinse silverside under cold water, pat dry with paper towel.

Place silverside, onion, peppercorns, cloves, bay leaves, vinegar and sugar in a large sauce pan or stock pot.

Add enough water to barely cover the silverside. Cover suacepan.

Slowly bring the liquid to the boil and then reduce the heat until the liquid is just simmering.

Simmer covered until the the meat is well done. Allow approx 45 minutes per 500g.

Once cooked, turn off the heat and keep the meat in its liquid until ready to slice.

Slice silverside into 1cm thick pieces; silver with boiled chat potatoes, green beans and horseradish cream sauce.

If serving cold, cool meat in the liquid.