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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
2 lbs. of shin of beef, 1/4 lb. of lean ham, 1 onion or a few shalots, 2 pints of water, salt and whole pepper to taste, 1 blade of mace, a faggot of savoury herbs, 1/2 a large carrot, 1/2 a head of celery.
👨🍳 Method
Cut up the beef and ham into small pieces, and slice the vegetables; take a jar, capable of holding two pints of water, and arrange therein, in layers, the ham, meat, vegetables, and seasoning, alternately, filling up with the above quantity of water; tie down the jar, or put a plate over the top, so that the steam may not escape; place it in the oven, and let it remain there from 6 to 8 hours; should, however, the oven be very hot, less time will be required. When sufficiently cooked, strain the gravy, and when cold, remove the fat. It may be flavoured with ketchup, wines, or any other store sauce that may be preferred. It is a good plan to put the jar in a cool oven over-night, to draw the gravy; and then it will not require so long baking the following day.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried this old-fashioned recipe for braised beef in a jar and I must say, the simplicity of it delighted me. I found that the method of layering the ingredients in a jar and letting them cook slowly in the oven overnight was a revelation. The beef came out incredibly tender, falling apart at the slightest touch. I was surprised by how much flavour the shin of beef and ham imparted to the dish, even without a lot of fuss or added ingredients. It reminded me of the humble elegance of traditional British cooking. This recipe would be perfect for the modern weeknight cook who has a slow cooker or wants to use their oven overnight. It's a set-it-and-forget-it kind of meal that rewards patience with rich, comforting flavours. The next day, I enjoyed the beef with some crusty bread to soak up the gravy. It's a dish that warms the soul and the belly, a true taste of yesterday's comfort food for today's busy home cooks.
