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10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 pounds frozen lean boneless roast (eye of round roast, London broil, rump roast)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 bay leaves, slightly crushed
  • 5 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 whole juniper berries
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 190, then place the frozen roast on a wire rack on a baking sheet.
  2. 2
    Roast until the internal temperature reaches 140 to 155, about 8 to 10 hours (start checking it with a thermometer at 7 hours).
  3. 3
    Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for a few minutes while preparing the brine.
  4. 4
    In a pot, heat the water, salt and honey until the salt is dissolved.
  5. 5
    Remove from heat and add the remaining ingredients, stirring together until the ice is melted.
  6. 6
    If the brine is still above room temperature, add more ice and stir until melted.
  7. 7
    Once the brine is at room temperature, pour it into a gallon-sized resealable bag, then place the roast in the brine.
  8. 8
    Arrange the bag in the fridge so that it stays upright and the meat is fully submerged in the brine; soak for 5 hours.
  9. 9
    Remove the roast from the brine and pat dry.
  10. 10
    It can be sliced immediately, but for best results, put it back into the fridge in a dry, resealable bag for one more day for better flavor.

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