Brine Ingredients
2L water
1c salt
1/2c vinegar
4tbs sugar (optional)
1tbs peppercorns
1tbs mustard seeds
3 bay leaves
pinch ground cloves
To corn the brisket put all the brine ingredients in a pot and heat to a boil or until the salt has mixed in. Allow the brine to cool and then pour over brisket in a plastic container until it is covered and sit in the fridge for 1 week.
Cooking liquid Ingredients
Cured Brisket
water
1/2tsp whole cloves
1tbs peppercorns
1tbs mustard seeds
2tbs crushed garlic
Rinse the brisket, discard the brine and put it in the slow cooker. Cover with water and add all the ingredients. Cook on low for 8 hrs or high for 4 hours. I will often cook it for longer than this.
Tip: I use the same recipe to corn and cook silverside as well.