Your Own Corned Beef

8 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. salt
  • 4 qt. water
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. mixed pickling spices
  • 1/2 oz. saltpeter
  • 8 bay leaves
  • 5 lb. beef brisket (fresh)
  • 8 garlic cloves

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine spices, salt and water; boil 5 minutes and cool. Place beef and garlic in a crock.
  2. 2
    Pour brine over the top and weight meat down to keep it submerged.
  3. 3
    Tie cheesecloth over the top of crock and cover with a plate.
  4. 4
    Pickle for 12 days in the fridge, rinse and use as any corned beef.

Products Matching These Ingredients

More Recipes to Try