Potted Beef

15m
Prep Time
2h
Cook Time
2h 15m
Ready In

Recipe: #10746

October 17, 2013

Categories: Sandwiches



"Category: 18TH CENTURY . The refrigeration of the 18th century was indeed crude, but worked well . Root cellars and chilling rooms ( often spring houses ) were used to keep things cool. The following recipe is authentic to the times , but today the product should be kept in the fridge for safety sake. SOURCE ORIGINAL SCOTTISH RECIPES. First submitted to the web by Shadows on July 15, 2007."

Original is 6 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (106 g)
  • Calories 283.3
  • Total Fat - 25.8 g
  • Saturated Fat - 13.9 g
  • Cholesterol - 178.4 mg
  • Sodium - 151 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 0.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 0.2 g
  • Sugars - 0.1 g
  • Protein - 11.9 g
  • Calcium - 372.8 mg
  • Iron - 4.5 mg
  • Vitamin C - 0.2 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Remove skin and as much fat as possible from meat.

Step 2

Cut meat into cubes.

Step 3

Place in ovenproof dish with stock or water, clove and mace, season.

Step 4

Cook for 1 1/2 - 2 hours in oven at 350°F (180°C).

Step 5

Drain liquid, remove clove, finely mince or blenderize meat.

Step 6

Melt butter, mix half into beef.

Step 7

Spoon into sterilized jars, seal with rest of melted butter.

Step 8

Refrigerate, use fairly soon.

Step 9

Serve on toast or bread.

Tips


No special items needed.

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