How to Make Corned Beef

Ingredients

• 2 gallons of water
• 2 oz of saltpeter
• 1 teacup of light syrup
• 4 lbs of coarse salt

Directions

1. Dissolve the saltpeter in the water.

2. Once dissolved, add the syrup and coarse salt.

3. Boil the mixture, skimming off any foam.

4. Pack the meat into a large earthen jar.

5. Let the brine cool, then pour it over the beef.

6. Place a weight on top to keep the meat submerged.