Corned Beef Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 25lbsbeef brisket
- 1 1/2gallonswater
- 1cupsalt
- 8bay leaves
- 1/4cupdry crushed red pepper
- 2tablespoonssaltpeter
- 10ouncespickling spices
- 12garlic cloves, peeled
- 2cupsdark brown sugar
- 1teaspoonbaking soda
DIRECTIONS
- Trim and remove almost all of the visible fat from the brisket and cut each brisket in half.
- Combine the remaining ingredients in a large ceramic crock, stirring well to dissolve the salt and sugar.
- Place trimmed brisket in crock and place crock in refrigerator.
- Weight brisket down so it stays completely submerged in brine solution (I use a large jar filled with water).
- Marinate brisket for 21 days.
- Remove brisket and rinse off seasonings.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Place one piece of brisket in a large baking dish and add about 1 inch of water.
- Cover and bake for about 1 hour or until tender.
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