Dad`s Corned beef

1.5 to 2Kg piece.

Place in a pot in Cold water...barely cover.

Bring to boil & cook slowly simmer to boil.

8 Cloves

.Star anise x2

1 onion / whole

1 carrot/ whole

Celery heads or some celery

Parsley whole not chopped.

1 tablespoon of brown sugar

Half to ¾ cup brown vinegar

Any old excess vegetables such as shallots etc can go in.

Cook half hour per 500 gsm

Can cook an extra 20-30 mins if you think it needs.

Fork should go right through although not too easily when cooked.



When cooked..leave in water overnight...even if you slice some off when hot to eat, place back in water for say overnight.



Get a nice shaped piece with not too much fat