Virginia Spiced Beef Round Recipe

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Virginia Spiced Beef Round
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (11- to 12-lb) beef round
  • 2 tbsp plus 1 tsp saltpeter
  • 2 cups plus 2 tbsp salt, divided
  • 2 cups molasses
  • 2 tbsp ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ground nutmeg

Directions:

  1. Rub meat on all sides with saltpeter and 2 tablespoons salt; place in a large plastic, glass, or stainless steel container with a tight-fitting lid.
  2. Combine remaining 2 cups salt, molasses, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg, stirring well. Pour molasses mixture over meat; turn meat to evenly coat all sides. Cover and marinate 21 days in the refrigerator, turning meat each day.
  3. Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. Wrap securely in cheesecloth, and place in a large stock pot; cover completely with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 3 hours or until meat is tender.
  4. Remove stock pot from heat; set aside. Allow meat to cool completely in cooking liquid in stock pot. Remove meat from cooking liquid, discarding cooking liquid. Chill overnight. Remove cheesecloth.
  5. Transfer meat to a serving platter. Cut diagonally across the grain into thin slices to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 395.7 Kcal (1657 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.81g 21%
Cholesterol 156.46mg 52%
Sodium 9634.7mg 401%
Potassium 1229.34mg 26%
Total Carbs 21.64g 7%
Sugars 21.19g 85%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1%
Protein 47.67g 95%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 6mg 33%
Calcium 108.3mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 141.27 Kcal (591 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.93g 21%
Cholesterol 55.86mg 52%
Sodium 3439.68mg 401%
Potassium 438.89mg 26%
Total Carbs 7.72g 7%
Sugars 7.56g 85%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 1%
Protein 17.02g 95%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 2.1mg 33%
Calcium 38.7mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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