BEEF A LA MODE

The day before using, take about six pounds of round of beef, gash it at intervals to receive strips of salt pork, half an inch wide. Have several table- spoons full of chopped carrots and onion, also whole spices, pepper corns, allspice, cloves, salt and press some into the meat, and lay the remainder over it for the night. In the morning put all into a large pot, and nearly cover with hot water, close pot and boil until tender, boiling water away, and browning in pot. Take out meat, and add water enough to make gravy in the same pot, and pour over meat on platter. Must cook many hours. Bxcellent to re-heat another day.