To Corn Beef or Tongue

Ingredients

• 1 gallon cold water
• 1 quart coarse sea salt
• 1 ounce saltpetre
• 4 ounces brown sugar

Directions

1. In a large container, combine cold water, coarse sea salt, saltpetre, and brown sugar.

2. Stir until the salt and sugar are dissolved; do not boil.

3. If scum rises, scald and skim it off.

4. Add more salt, saltpetre, and sugar if needed.

5. Place a flat stone or weight on the meat to keep it submerged in the brine.