Victorian Christmas Spiced Beef

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 5

Victorian Christmas Spiced Beef recipe for special occasions

by The Chefin Beef

Prep

10-14 days

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

10-14 days + 4 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

436

Sugar

10g

Fat

25g

Victorian Christmas Spiced Beef is a traditional English dish that was traditionally served during the Christmas holidays. The combination of spices used in this recipe was popular in the Victorian era and was commonly used to preserve meat. The result is a flavorful and tender beef dish that is perfect for special occasions and celebrations. This dish can be served hot or cold, and is often accompanied by pickles, chutneys, or crusty bread. It is a hearty and satisfying meal that will warm you up on a cold winter's day.

Instructions

1.	Mix all the spices together in a bowl until blended.
2.	Rub the mixture all over the beef joint, making sure it is well coated.
3.	Place the beef in a large bowl.
4.	Tightly cover the bowl with cling film and let it marinate in the fridge for 10-14 days.
5.	After marinating, remove the beef from the bowl and rinse it under cold water.
6.	Place the beef joint in a large pot and cover with water.
7.	Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 3-4 hours or until the beef is tender.
8.	Remove the beef from the pot and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing thinly.

PROS

This Victorian Christmas Spiced Beef is perfect for special occasions and celebrations.

The combination of spices gives it a unique flavor that will impress your guests.

It is also a great make-ahead dish that can be served cold or reheated.

CONS

The preparation time for this recipe is relatively long, as the beef needs to marinate for 10-14 days before cooking.

It is also a time-consuming dish to cook and requires several hours of simmering.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is an excellent source of protein, iron, and zinc.
It is also low in carbohydrates and has no added sugar.
The combination of spices adds flavor and can have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

	6 lbs joint of beef
	3 ounces light brown sugar
	1 ounce black peppercorns
	1 ounce juniper berries
	1 ounce allspice berry
	4 ounces sea salt
	1/4 ounce saltpeter or 1/4 ounce morton 's tender quick