2 kg /4lb 6½oz Beef Brisket Joint, Tied 2000g
500 g /1lb 2oz Demerara Sugar 500g
1.5 kg /3lb 5oz Sea Salt 1500g
1 tsp White Peppercorns 2.4g
1 Star Anise
4 Cloves
4 Bay Leaves 0.32g
sprig Fresh Thyme
2 Carrots Peeled, Chopped
1 Onion Peeled, Cut Into Wedges 110g
2 Celery Stalks, Chopped 80g
1 Leek Chopped 89g
2 cloves Garlic , Peeled 6g
handful Fresh Parsley
handful Fresh Thyme
500 g /17½oz Potatoes, Peeled, Chopped 500g
150 g /5¼oz Butter 150g
1 tbsp Creamed Horseradish
1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Chives 3g
Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Gherkins To Serve