brine for corned beef or pastrami
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WHat I use to brine corned beef or pastrami.
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prep time
15 Min
method
No-Cook or Other
Ingredients For brine for corned beef or pastrami
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2 quarts water
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 cup kosher salt
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2 tablespoons saltpeter
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1 cinnamon stick
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1 teaspoon mustard seed
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1 teaspoon black peppercorns
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8 whole cloves
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8 whole allspice berries
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12 whole juniper berries
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2 bay leaves
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ice
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4-5 lb brisket
How To Make brine for corned beef or pastrami
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1Put the water in a large stockpot with all the spices. Cook over high heat until the salt and sugar have dissolved. Remove from the heat and add a couple of big scoops of ice ice. Stir until the ice has melted. If necessary, place the brine into the refrigerator until it reaches a temperature of 45 degrees F. Once it has cooled, place the brisket in a 2-gallon zip top bag and add the brine. Seal and place inside a container, place in the refrigerator for 10 days. Check daily to make sure the beef is completely submerged.
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