Kosher Corned Beef

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Ingredients

  • ["Brisket: 4-5 lbs; 1st or center cut only.", "Garlic: 1 medium clove per lb of meat; minced.", "Kosher Salt: 1.5-2 cups.", "Brown Sugar: 1 cup (do not use Splenda-based).", "Mixed Pickling Spices: 1/3 cup.", "Bay Leaves: 1 for ea 2 lbs of meat.", "Water: 1.5-2 qts.", "Saltpeter: 2-3 TBL (optional to retain reddish color).", "Beer: 12 oz traditional (no ambers or \"light\"").""]"

Directions

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    {"0":"Wash and towel dry brisket. Trim slightly but retain most of the fat (for flavor).","2":"Combine garlic with an equal amount of salt. Rub thoroughly over entire brisket. Set aside.","4":"In a bowl, combine water, (remaining) salt, brown sugar, & pickling spices. Insure all sugar and salt are dissolved. Add in beer (10-12 oz is preferred amt).","6":"Pierce brisket with paring knife or fork over all sides. Rerub garlic and salt mix coating.","8":"Place brisket into strong kitchen storage bag. Add mixture of liquids and spices & turn bag to insure total coverage of the meat.","10":"Eliminate as much air as possible from bag. Lay flat on platter or in a pan in refrigerator for 6-8 days.","12":"Turn bag over 1-2 times daily.","14":"DO NOT SNEAK ANY SNIFFS INTO THE BAG. IT WILL RUIN THE BRINING OF THE MEAT!!!!!","16":"Remove meat from bag. Rinse thoroughly under cold water.","18":"Do not remove excess fat yet.","20":"Heat by either steaming (preferred) or simmering until heated through. Add additional pickling spices to water for final flavoring.","22":"Trim fat to preference. Slice cross-grain to approx 1\/8 inch.","24":"Serve with slightly heated Jewish Rye (with seeds) + coarse mustard for the perfect sandwich.","26":"Remember, although it tastes great, adding swiss cheese is NOT kosher.","28":"Enjoy."}

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