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Oh shame, I hate that. Better luck next time.

Lizxx

well,, it went pretty well :-D, but way too much black pepper :-(

thanks! my grandfather was a butcher, in Dorset, so was wondering if it was a local name!

Elizabeth - I mentioned this post to my pal who is a retired master butcher and he mentioned that Silverside was used as the beef in boiled beef and carrots but the most cheaper and popular cut was Brisket for its flavour. You can buy Silverside in the Grainger market in Newcastle or any family butcher should be able to supply it.

Geordie- I think our boiled beef and carrots used a cut called sil verside - not a name I've seen for years but perhaps it has a modern name I don't recognise!

How did it go, Shy?

Lizxx

I love brisket...my mum used to get it during the war as her ration as it was more useful.she got it on the bone.took the layer of fat off and rendered that down In the oven,boned and rolled the lean meat pot roasted it and then pressed it in a basin with a flat iron on top.
Then made a lovely stew with vegetables and the bones and the meat that was left on them.
We had quite a few meals out of that and the fat was wonderful for roasting potatoes.
We ate well during the war with the little ration we had.

SuffolkVera - I think the Brisket may have originated from the old song "Boiled Beef and Carrots".

GP

Had that this week GP. I put the brisket in a casserole dish on a bed of carrots and leeks and poured in a mixture of beef stock and red wine. Long, slow cook in a low oven and it was yummy.

Brisket is excellent for pot roasting ( with vegetables )

GP

Yes, it will benefit from some herbs and maybe a little wine (or port/madeira/beer!) You can 'reduce' the liquid at the end and add some more seasoning then if required.

I do it the way Sylvia says. Chuck everything in together and cook on a slow heat for a long time, which ought to tenderise the meat (you don't need to pay for an expensive joint for pot roast, but it's your choice).

Just keep tasting the meat until it is the consistency that suits your taste.

ENJOY :-D

I think you also need to add veggies, herbs, etc!

Hi Shy

If you google pot roast there's lots of info and various methods, you can give them a try till you perfect your favourite version. Happy cooking!

Lizxx

Dads says you put in water and simmer????? :-S

for how long, how much water

It was sooooo much easier when Mum was around :-( :-( :-(