Your Own Corned Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. salt
4 qt. water
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. mixed pickling spices
1/2 oz. saltpeter
8 bay leaves
5 lb. beef brisket (fresh)
8 garlic cloves

Preparation

Combine spices, salt and water; boil 5 minutes and cool. Place beef and garlic in a crock.
Pour brine over the top and weight meat down to keep it submerged.
Tie cheesecloth over the top of crock and cover with a plate.
Pickle for 12 days in the fridge, rinse and use as any corned beef.