Cook the Book: Boiled Brisket
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 pounds flanken or brisket, preferably deckle
- 8 to 10 cups cold water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 medium carrots, peeled
- 1 large leek, halved and well washed
- 1 large or 2 or 3 small parsnips
- About 15 sprigs fresh dill, plus some for garnish
- About 15 springs fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Croutons or soup nuts, for garnish(optional)
- 1/2 large celery root, peeled and halved
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
- Red or white horseradish, for accompaniment
- Mustard, for accompaniment (optional)
Description

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