Jewish Style Corned Beef

Recipe Ingredients

12 lbs	5448g / 192oz	Whole brisket
4		Water
2 cups	474ml	Kosher salt
1 teaspoon	5ml	Saltpeter
5		Bay leaves
7		Garlic - smashed
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Ground cloves
2 teaspoons	10ml	Whole peppercorns
1 teaspoon	5ml	Allspice berries }
1 teaspoon	5ml	Mustard seeds
1 cup	237ml	White vinegar
1/2 cup	99g / 3.5oz	White sugar
		Add To A Steamer Pot
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Cloves
2 teaspoons	10ml	Peppercorns
1 teaspoon	5ml	Allspice berries
1 teaspoon	5ml	Mustard seeds
3		Garlic
1/4 cup	59ml	Salt

Recipe Instructions

Place all ingredients except garlic, brisket and "steamer pot" ingredients in a large pan and bring to a boil and cool. Place garlic and brisket in non-reactive pot and cover with brining liquid, cover with a plate and weight for 3 weeks, turning after 1 1/2 weeks.

Add spices to steamer pot. Remove meat from the brine and rinse. Add enough water to the steamer pot to reach just below the bottom of the steamer. Place meat in steamer.

Steam for 3 hours, until tender.

Source:
David Rosengarten

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