Food

soften onions in butter, add seasoning of choice (a few from the following bay leaves, juniper berries, salt, pepper, lea and perrins) add beer and the brisket, leave in low oven for 12 hours. when done pull brisket out and leave to stand while you reduce down the cooking juices

serve with something to sop up the juices - bubble and squeak (with savoy cabbage or shredded brussel sprouts) or a butter bean mash