Put in a wide-mouthed bottle, cork tightly, and set in a kettle of cold water.

Boil for three hours; pour off the juice, which is now completely extracted from the meat.

There will be probably a small cupful.

Season with a saltspoonful of salt.

This is given in extreme sickness, feeding a teaspoonful at a time.
BEEF TEA FOR CONVALESCENTS.
One pound of lean beef prepared as above.