Mrs. malsbury's corned beef
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | pounds | Brisket |
| 1 | ounce | Whole Black Pepper |
| 1 | ounce | Whole allspice |
| 6 | eaches | Buttons of garlic |
| 3 | eaches | Bay leaves |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt Peter (Optional, it makes the red color) |
Directions
Use enough Kosher or Pickling salt mixed with water to float an egg.
Use only plastic or enamel coated containers. Metal does something.
Let meat stand in brine 24 hours. Throw this brine away and add fresh water, salt (to float an egg) and spices. Let stand 2 weeks in refrigerator turning over daily. Shared By: Pat Stockett Submitted By PAT STOCKETT On 02-24-95