Ingredients: 1 piece corned beef (brisket) 2 bay leaves 2 tbs brown sugar 10 whole cloves 1/2 cup brown vinegar water to cover meat 1 small onion (diced) 2 tbs plain flour 1 1/2 tbs butter 1 chicken stock cube 1-1 1/2 cups milk Directions:Place the corned beef in a large saucepan, cover with water, add bay leaves, brown sugar, cloves and vinegar, cover and bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours. White sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan, add onion and saute till clear in colour, add the flour and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the milk, gradually (stirring constantly), add crumbled stock cube and let simmer (stirring occasionally). Slice the meat and pour the sauce over it. |