Brine For Corning Beef Recipe

Name: Brine For Corning Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 quarts water; 1 1/2 lbs kosher salt; 1 lb dark brown sugar; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 sprig thyme; 10 juniper berries; 10 crushed peppercorns; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 4 gallons boiling water; 1 egg, in shell; salt, if needed; cold water, to cover meat; 1 (5 lb) beef brisket; 5 garlic cloves

Servings: persons

4 quarts water
1 1/2 lbs kosher salt
1 lb dark brown sugar
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 sprig thyme
10 juniper berries
10 crushed peppercorns
1 tablespoon baking soda
4 gallons boiling water
1 egg, in shell
salt, if needed
cold water, to cover meat
1 (5 lb) beef brisket
5 garlic cloves

1
Bring first 9 ingredients listed up to the peppercorns to a boil and boil hard for 5 minutes. Leave the brine to cool.
2
Clean a stoneware crock or plastic bucket and its lid with a solution of 1 tablespoon baking soda to 1 gallon boiling water. Rinse well and leave to drain dry. To test the saltiness of the brine put egg, in shell in the cooled brine. If it doesn't float, add enough salt until it does.
3
To draw off any excess blood and to help the brine penetrate, pierce the beef all over with a trussing needle or skewer and place meat in cold water for about 45 minutes.
4
Remove the meat from water and place in crock or bucket. Pour the cooled brine over the brisket. Add garlic to the brine. Place a plate on top of the brisket to submerge. Place a lid or plastic wrap over container.
5
Store in a refrigerator or dry place, at a temperature below 60 degrees. Salting time depends on the thickness of the meat. Allow 3 to 10 days for salting time for brisket.
6
When removing meat from brine, always use clean tongs: this way the brine will stay good longer and be reused with the same kind of meat. It is possible to strain off the brine and reboil it, adding a refresher of about half the above quantities.
7
Naturally the crock or bucket will need a complete cleaning. This should be done before mold appears.

1679

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 quarts water, 1 1/2 lbs kosher salt, 1 lb dark brown sugar, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Brine For Corning Beef falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brine For Corning Beef

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