2 carrots, peeled, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
2 garlic cloves, peeled
gherkins, to serve
1 leek, chopped
1 onion, peeled, cut into wedges
handful fresh parsley
sprig fresh thyme
handful fresh thyme
1 tbsp creamed horseradish
salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves
500g/1lb 2oz demerara sugar
1 tsp white peppercorns
1.5kg/3lb 5oz sea salt
1 star anise
150²µ/5ΒΌ΄Η³ϊ butter
2kg/4lb 6Β½oz beef brisket joint, tied