In response to CS, a good piece of Salt Beef is totally different to the imported tinned stuff. I think the main reason for the decline in popularity of salt beef here in UK is the advice to limit/reduce the amount of salt we consume. For a huge number of people, Salt Beef has been added to the "forbidden" list. Hot Salt Beef Sandwiches were very popular here at one time, especially in areas with a high Jewish population.
Garry