Corned Beef
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Servings: 4 lb
Calories: 1051kcal
Ingredients
- 4 lb beef brisket 1.3-1.8 Kg
- 1 tsp coriander seeds 5 ml
- 1 tsp mustard seeds 5 ml
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns 15 ml
- 4 whole cloves
- 16 cups hot water 4 L
- 2 cups Coarse salt 500 ml
- 1/2 cup sugar 125 ml
- 2 whole bay leaves laurel
- 1 1/2 tsp saltpeter 7 ml,
Instructions
- Combine the water, salt, sugar, seasonings, and sodium nitrate in a large pot and stir to dissolve the salt and sugar.
- Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Put the brisket in the brine mixture, placing a weight on top to make sure the beef is completely immersed.
- Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for 3 weeks, turning the beef every 5 days.
- To cook, rinse well and simmer for 1 hour per pound of meat.
Nutrition
Sodium: 40164mg | Sugar: 30g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 38mg | Cholesterol: 381mg | Calories: 1051kcal | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Fat: 53g | Protein: 113g | Carbohydrates: 32g
