Spiced beef

Spiced beef

Packaged/processed spiced beef
Type	Salt beef
Main ingredients	Beef
Ingredients generally used	Spices, saltpetre, water, beer

Spiced beef is a form of salt beef, cured with spices and braised or boiled. It is a traditional festive dish in many countries. In England and Wales it has been known for more than 300 years. It remains a traditional Christmas or New Year dish in Ireland.