Wash the meat in cold water. Place in a deep saucepan and cover with cold water. Add 1 sliced carrot, 1 sliced onion, a bay leaf and 5 peppercorns. Bring to the boil and simmer until the meat is tender (2 - 3 hours). Remove from heat, drain and slice. If salt beef is served cold, it should be cooled in the liquid it was cooked in. Salt Beef can also be prepared in a slow cooker. Follow directions as per above, but increase the cooking time to 4 - 6 hours depending on make and size of slow cooker.