[Stewed Brisket of Beef.]
- Ingredients—5 lb. of beef.
- 2 carrots.
- 2 onions.
- 2 turnips.
- 1 head of celery.
- 1 sprig of parsley.
- Marjoram and thyme.
- 2 bay leaves.
- 6 cloves.
- 1 dozen peppercorns.
- 3 quarts of water.
Method.—Put the meat into a saucepan with the vegetables and other ingredients, and simmer gently for three hours.
Serve on a hot dish, with some of the liquor for gravy.
The remainder can be made into soup.
If to be eaten cold, remove the bones, and press the beef.
Strain the meat liquor, remove the fat, and boil it down to a glaze.
Brush the meat over with it, giving it as many coats of glaze as necessary.