Best Pickling Corned Beef Recipes

Corned Beef Pickling Spice image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoon(s) tellicherry peppercorns
3 tablespoon(s) mustard seeds
2 tablespoon(s) coriander seeds
2 tablespoon(s) pepper flakes
2 tablespoon(s) ground allspice berries
1 tablespoon(s) ground mace
2 medium cinnamon sticks cover with a towel, and use a hammer to break into small pieces
4 medium bay leaves, crushed with your hand
2 tablespoon(s) whole cloves, give them a smack or two with a flat end of a kitchen knife to break them up a bit
1 tablespoon(s) ground ginger

Steps:

1. Crush the peppercorns, mustard, and coriander seeds.
2. Chef's Tip: My favorite way to crush spices, is to put them on my cutting board, and grind them using the bottom of a heavy pot or pan.
3. Place the ground seeds into a pan, and heat over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Chef's Note: Be careful not to let them burn.
5. Allow them to cool.
6. Add all the other spices, and then place in a sealed container, until ready to use.
7. Store in a cool dry environment.
8. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

Pickling Corned Beef image

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories Meat

Time P12DT1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 lbs beef brisket
1 tablespoon whole mixed pickling spice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 lbs coarse salt
1 teaspoon saltpeter
12 whole bay leaves
4 quarts water, cold

Steps:

Place brisket in large pot, add brown sugar, pickling spices, salt, saltpeter, bay leaves and water.
Bring to boil 5 minutes.
Let stand overnight to cool.
Place in 5 gallon crock with cooled mixture. Add sliced garlic; liquid enough to cover meat. Put a board and stone on top beef.
Keep submerged.
Place cheesecloth across top of crock.
Tie down.
Put lid on.
Leave enough space between lid and cloth for air.
At end of 12 days place meat in cold water for 1 hour.
Remove meat. Wipe well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 140.6, Sodium 26645.6, Carbohydrate 1.4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 47

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