Glazed Beef Brisket With Root Vegetables

Ingredients

• 5 lb beef brisket
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 turnips, chopped
• 1 head celery, chopped
• 1 sprig parsley
• Marjoram and thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cloves
• 1 dozen peppercorns
• 3 quarts water

Method

1. 1 Place beef, vegetables, herbs, spices, and water in a large pot.
2. 2 Simmer gently for 3 hours until meat is tender.
3. 3 Remove meat and strain cooking liquid, discarding solids and fat.
4. 4 Boil down the liquid to a glaze and brush over the meat.
5. 5 Serve hot with gravy, or cool, remove bones, and press the beef.