Kosher-Style Corned Beef

This recipe is for 25 pounds of beef, but can scaled down. Prague powder number 1 is a commercial curing product that can be found at sausage supply shops. You may want to reduce the amount of salt, as this amount was used as a preservative.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 357 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons pickling spice
• 5 quarts ice water
• 6 ounces salt
• 3 ounces Prague powder number 1
• 3 ounces white sugar
• 25 pounds beef brisket

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large plastic bucket or tub, mix together the ice water, salt, Prague powder, sugar and pickling spice. Submerge meat in the mixture, and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days. A weight may be placed on top of the meat to keep it submerged.

Step 2

Cook corned beef as you normally would. Simmer or roast for about 50 minutes per pound, or until tender.