The Melaniff Family Cookbook

Homemade Corned Beef

Posted for Cedric Rotmeuller of Fairlane, South Africa

Ingredients

4 Qt Water

1 C Salt

1 t Saltpeter

2 - 4 Lb Beef Brisket

12 Cloves Garlic

3 T Pickling Spices

8 Bay Leaves

Procedure

Boil water. Add salt and saltpeter, stir to dissolve and set aside to cool.

Place meat in a large plastic container.

Pour salt water over meat and add garlic, pickling spices and bay leaves.

Submerge meat. Set a clean plate on top of the meat.

Place a clean mayonnaise jar full of water on top of the plate.

Refrigerate or set in a cool place for 3 weeks.

Drain and remove bay leaves before cooking.

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