tekobo Posted January 12, 2020 Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 This sandwich has been a few weeks in the making. I started the kraut exactly a month ago today, inspired by a huge, overgrown beetroot from the allotment that needed to be processed into something good. I found a recipe with that used beet, cabbage, onion and green beans. The kraut has been sitting quietly in the corner of our dining room for the last month, fermenting away in this crock pot. I tasted it today and it was just right. A bright sour taste. Into jars and into the fridge. I have made salt beef a few times using this recipe: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1359876/Salt-beef-You-make-dont-forget-tell-half.html I usually use rolled brisket but this time I bought a hind quarter of beef and so used a silverside instead. Less fat. I hope that won't mean less taste. The salt beef has been in the cure for a week and, usually, the next step requires me to boil it for about three hours. We are going out this evening and I wondered if I could cook the salt beef sous vide instead. I looked up a few recipes online and they ranged from 48 hrs to 3 days at 60C. Given I am due to be away for work and will return at about the 60 hr limit, this seemed ideal. Here is the beef vacuum packed: I have put the sous vide machine on my husband's work bench in the plant room. I have also told him it is meant to be there and I have not forgotten it.. All that remains is to make the rye bread for the sandwich of the year. The shaped loaves are just waiting to go in the KK. I am looking forward to this sandwich. A fair bit of effort but a lot cheaper than a ticket to New York. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted January 12, 2020 Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 That really is a sandwich adventure. Looking forward to the finished product and the review. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted January 12, 2020 Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 Can't wait to hear how it all turns out - I just know it's going to be fab! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrus Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 That's alot of work for a sandwich, what kind of condiments work with this. Like the stone crock, looks to nice to be ancient 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbie J - Alabama Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Incredible! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted January 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Thanks All. I had to fly up North for business and landed back down South last night in the middle of a raging storm. I am sure we were safe throughout but I was sufficiently unsettled to be looking for some comfort food when I got home. Happily, the salt beef was sitting in the water bath, nice and warm on my return. Nothing fancy - a nice, comforting salt beef and pickled cucumber sandwich on rye. I made the 20% ish rye Tartine bread. Not enough rye for me so I will be trying another recipe this weekend. The salt beef? A little grey because I didn't use salt petre. Very tasty. Needs more fat. Back to brisket next time. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 No takeaways for you Tekobo.Great effort.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrus Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Yes, that is a smart looking sandwich and all home made. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 A tasty looking sandwich and you did it all. I just caught on today that your salt beef is our corned beef. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbie J - Alabama Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 Great planning ahead. Looks delicious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
