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~patches~ wrote:

> wrote:
>
> > Honey, you best not eat this type of beet.
> > The salt content will kill you.


> I wouldn't think it any higher in salt than bacon or pea meal bacon.
> DH didn't like either the flavour or texture so wouldn't eat it. I
> let it cool then sliced really thin for sandwiches to be divided
> amongst which ever of my kids want to try some and kept a little for
> myself.


It seems to me that modern corned beef is so low in salt that when
boiled I find myself salting the result. Not a problem with smoked,
where I still soak for a few days first.



Brian

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