Pickled Tongue or Corned Beef

Thursday, September 20, 2007 posted by CBFoods
  • 6 pounds brisket or fresh tongue
  • 1 ΒΌ cups salt
  • 2 tablespoons pickling spice
  • 1 teaspoon saltpetre
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 12 cloves garlic
  • 1 quart water

Place the meat in a large stone crock. Mix the salt, pickling spice, saltpeter, sugar and garlic with1 quart water and pour over the meat. Add enough water to completely cover the meat. Use a heavy bowl or board to weight the meat down. Cover the crock with cheesecloth; tie it in place, then cover the cheesecloth with aluminum foil.

Let stand in a cool place for 8 days, then store in a refrigerator for 6 days.

To serve, cook in boiling water for 3 hours or until tender. Serves 8 to 10.


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