My brother seems to be underwhelmed by the 7lb tub of naval salt beef I bought at the supermarket.
I can’t understand it. Not only is it a hefty tub of beef, but it’s both coastal and vintage.
He put it in the fridge. I’m pretty sure you don’t need to do that 
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Ha ha have you even tasted your lovely beef?
Yeah, it’s ah… pretty salty.
I’ve just learned that you’re supposed to boil it beforehand to draw the salt out.
Me? I just added more vinegar and cabbage. To be fair, it drew the salt out all right – at least judging by the state of the cabbage.
Word to the wise – don’t attempt to flavour salt beef with soy sauce.
that’s wonderful – actually it makes sense that you have to boil it – that way the salt preserves it til it’s eaten. Cabbage and naval salt beef – that’s a historic meal. I’m amazed they sell salt beef at superstore.