Homemade Corned Beef

Ingredients (22)

• Pickling Spice:
• 1 tablespoons black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoons brown mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1 big cinnamon stick, crushed
• A handful of bay leaves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• Corned Beef Cure:
• 1/2 of the above pickling spice
• 1 gallon water
• 2 cups kosher salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 5 teaspoons pink salt
• 5 pounds brisket, the flat cut part is best I think
• For Simmering:
• Other 1/2 of pickling spice
• Water
• Cured brisket
• Helpful Equipment:
• At least a 6 quart pot.