Salt beef

I have fond memories of the 24 hour bagel shop on Brick Lane in London where I spent many an early morning devouring salt beef bagels. Salting beef is an age old method of preserving meat, and was popular with early explorers during long voyages. This version is different from the one I made on the boat, as it would have been near impossible to soak the beef overnight on a rocking boat. And I think this recipe is much better anyway.