![]() Packaged/processed spiced beef | |
Type | Salt beef |
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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.