Home Cured Corned Beef

No Virginia, Corned Beef does NOT come from corn-fed cows! This was a favorite growing up in eastern Canada.

• Ready In: 504 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 3 -4  lbs beef brisket
• 1  gallon cold water
• 1  ounce  pickling spices
• 7  ounces brown sugar
• 4  bay leaves
• 1⁄3 ounce whole allspice
• 1 1⁄3 lbs pickling salt
•  garlic

Directions

1. With a sharp knife, remove most of the fat from the beef.
2. Place in crock and cover with solution for 3 weeks.
3. Store in a refrigerator (if possible).
4. Boil gently for 2 hours in fresh water.