Step 1 Preheat oven to 150°C/300°F/Gas 2. Step 2 Heat the oil in a heavy casserole dish and brown the meat on all sides. Add the vegetables, garlic, herbs and liquid. Season and cover. Step 3 Place in the oven and cook for 2½ – 3 hours or until tender. Step 4 Slice the meat and…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4 Step 2 Cut the quince in half then cut each half into three pieces. Remove the seedy bit in the centre Step 3 Place them in a saucepan with 300ml water, the Marsala, sugar, cinnamon stick and spices. Simmer for 6 minutes or until a sharp…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 220C (425F), Gas mark 7. To cook the beef, heat a small ovenproof frying pan until very hot. Season the beef and rub in the mustard powder. Add the olive oil to the pan and then brown the beef for 1 minute on each side. Transfer to the middle…

Step 1 Begin by making the brine. Add all of the brining ingredients to a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and leave to infuse and cool. Step 2 Place the Jacob’s ladder in a large bowl and pour over the brine, making sure the meat is completely covered. Leave…