Corned Silverside - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 - 2 kg corned beef silverside
8 -10 peppercorns
3 -5 whole cloves
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 bay leaves
4 liters water (20 cups)
Mustard sauce
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 liter milk, warm
1 teaspoon prepared English mustard (mild, medium or hot)

Preparation

Place the silverside in a deep pot and cover with water (completely cover).
Add all the other ingredients and bring JUST to the boil. Turn down and simmer for 3 1/2 -4 hours.
Slice just enough for your meal, what ever is left - return to the water and place in the fridge, this keeps it moist and makes the best sandwich filling EVER!
To prepare the sauce:
In a medium sized pan melt the butter and add the flour, stir and let cook for 30-60 seconds.
Add the milk gradually stirring constantly (I like to use a whisk).
Cook over a low heat until thick and resembles custard. Add the mustard, stir through and serve with the meat.