Italian Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lb. roast (preferably rump roast)
2 Tbsp. plus 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. crushed oregano
1 qt. plus 1 c. water
1 whole bay leaf
2 1/2 tsp. Italian red pepper, crushed

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except meat.
Bring to a boil.
Pour over meat in a roaster.
Bake 2 1/2 hours at 350\u00b0 (internal meat temperature 155\u00b0).
Cool completely; save liquid.
Slice meat paper thin.
Put slices back in the juice and refrigerate overnight.
Heat and serve.
Be sure to save all the liquid and use on sandwiches.