This recipe is great for meals such as corned beef and cabbage, Reuben sandwiches and more.
Ingredients
- Brisket*
- 1 pound natural sea salt
- 1 ounce celery juice powder
- 2 tbsp mustard seed
- 2 tbsp black peppercorns (whole)
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp allspice (whole)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 8-10 bay leaves
Instructions
- Whisk ingredients (minus the brisket) together.
- Submerge brisket for six days in a glass or ceramic dish refrigerated and covered. Flip the brisket every day.
- After six days, braise with a covered lid until the internal temperature reaches 185-200˚F internal temp. depending on how tender you want it.**
* The brine is enough to cover at least one 10-15 pound brisket or two smaller briskets. Use smaller amounts for less brisket.
**Braise by bringing it to a boil and then immediately lowering to a simmer. Cover and keep at a low simmer on the stovetop or in the oven at 350˚F.
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