The Ultimate Salt Beef Sandwich

A very special sandwich with some very special beef. Rustle up the taste of New York in Northern Ireland with this show-stopping Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured beef brisket sandwich.
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The Ultimate Salt Beef Sandwich preparation time
Prep: 10 minutes
The Ultimate Salt Beef Sandwich cook time
Cook: 2 hours
The Ultimate Salt Beef Sandwich preparation time Serves: 4
The Ultimate Salt Beef Sandwich preparation time Oven Temp: 160C/Gas mark 3

Method

  • Rub the salt beef dry mix onto the beef, place in the oven 2 -3 hours
  • Place the onions in a hot pan, fry until softened
  • Add the balsamic and honey and cook until thick and syrupy
  • Pull the salted beef apart
  • Build your sandwiches - Beef, caramelised onions and cheese.
  • Butter the outer sides of the bread and place in a moderately hot pan for a few minutes each side until golden brown

Ingredients

Salted Beef

  • 800 g Brisket joint
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Thyme leaves
  • 2 Garlic cloves crushed
  • 2-3 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 3-4 tbsp Water

Caramelised onions

  • 1-2 Red onion sliced
  • 50 ml Balsamic vinegar
  • 1-2 tbsp Honey
  • 50 ml Rapeseed oil
  • Ciabatta bread roll
  • Softened butter
  • Swiss cheese