To Salt Beef

Ingredients

• 1 pound common salt
• ½ ounce saltpetre
• 1 ounce coarse brown sugar
• 8 ounces common salt
• 8 ounces sugar
• ½ ounce saltpetre
• 2 quarts water

Directions

1. Mix 1 pound of common salt, ½ ounce of saltpetre, and 1 ounce of coarse brown sugar.

2. Rub the mixture well into the meat daily for up to 14 days, depending on the weather and desired saltiness.

3. Alternatively, boil 8 ounces of salt, 8 ounces of sugar, and ½ ounce of saltpetre in 2 quarts of water.

4. Pour the brine over the meat and let it stand for 8 to 10 days.