Had some when back in OZ and loved it (With mashed spuds/Broccoli/carrot/Brussel sprouts and cheese sauce) , was a regular meal growing up so thought I would try to make it here but alas Silverside (Corned Beef) is not readily available.

Trawling the intenet yeiled a few "recipes" including one from our own Dirtydog (It looked less than appetizing), https://teakdoor.com/the-kitchen/5093...rned-beef.html (Thai Corned Beef).

Spoke with my Mum about my want for this and she managed to grab my Grandmothers recipe from her sister, here it is.

Silverside (GranMa Fondles Style).

1 Beef Brisket, approx. 2kg and trimmed of excessive fat

5 litres of fresh water

5 cups sea salt (non iodised), may require more after testing

4 cloves of fresh garlic, peeled

2 medium onions, rough chopped

2 tablespoons whole mustard seed

2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds

1 tablespoon whole cloves

3 tablespoons whole peppercorns

2 large bay leaves

1 tablespoon thyme

1 cup brown sugar


Using a large stainless steel pot, combine the salt and water, stir for several minutes until all the salt is dissolved.
To test the cure for the proper amount of salt, place an uncooked egg into the mix. If the egg does not float, add more salt, testing with the egg after each addition until the egg floats.
When the brine passes the egg float test, combine the remaining ingredients and add the brisket.
Submerge the meat using a heavy object such as another stainless steel pot or a non-porous ceramic plate or two.

You want to make sure the brisket remains completely submerged at all times. Cover and refrigerate for 8 to 12 days, turning the brisket once every other day. The thicker the brisket is, the longer it will take to fully cure.
So Off I goes to Foodland to purchase what's needed.

The rest is piccies but it's underway.

The mix




Dead Cow




Dead cow in mix



Weighted down



Ready for fridge



I need to turn the meat every two days for the next 12 days so will update with a piccie from each turning with a "grand finale" served on a plate with some veggies and cheese sauce.