Pickling Corned Beef

Directions

1. 1
   Place brisket in large pot, add brown sugar, pickling spices, salt, saltpeter, bay leaves and water.
2. 2
   Bring to boil 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Let stand overnight to cool.
4. 4
   Place in 5 gallon crock with cooled mixture. Add sliced garlic; liquid enough to cover meat. Put a board and stone on top beef.
5. 5
   Keep submerged.
6. 6
   Place cheesecloth across top of crock.
7. 7
   Tie down.
8. 8
   Put lid on.
9. 9
   Leave enough space between lid and cloth for air.
10. 10
    At end of 12 days place meat in cold water for 1 hour.
11. 11
    Remove meat. Wipe well.