Corned Beef

5 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 1 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons pickling spices
  • 1 4-pound brisket

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium pot, over high heat, combine the water, salt, sugar and the pickling spices.
  2. 2
    Boil, uncovered, until the sugar and salt are dissolved, about 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Transfer the liquid to a container large enough for the liquid and the brisket.
  4. 4
    Refrigerate the container until the liquid is cool.
  5. 5
    Place the brisket in the container with the liquid, weighing it down with a heavy object to keep it submerged.
  6. 6
    Refrigerate the brisket in the liquid for at least 8 days and up to 12 days, turning the brisket each day.
  7. 7
    Boil the brisket, covered, with its liquid until tender, about 3 hours.
  8. 8
    Serve with horseradish sauce.

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