Recipe for Corning Beef

Ingredients

• 4 gallons water
• ½ pound coarse brown sugar
• 2 ounces coarse sea salt (formerly 'bay salt')
• 1 teaspoon saltpetre

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine 4 gallons of water, ½ pound of coarse brown sugar, 2 ounces of coarse sea salt, and 1 teaspoon of saltpetre.

2. Bring the mixture to a boil.

3. Remove from heat and let it chill.

4. Once cooled, submerge the meat in the brine.