Corned Beef

dschoemaker

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• Jan 14, 2013

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Bought 2 7lb beef briskets from Costco.  Plan is to corn both of them and then smoke one for Pastrami.  Have a question though.  If I use Pop's brine, would a one gallon batch be enough for both briskets?

Any tips or tricks?

Thanks

Dave

 

dirtsailor2003

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• Jan 14, 2013

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That depends on the container you put them in. Make up a gallon batch and if that's not enough to cover both completely make another gallon. I bet you'll be closer to 1 1/2 - 2 gallons. Good luck and post some q-view!

 

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• Jan 15, 2013

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Ok, here is the Qview, such that it is:

Here is the spices all nice in a row (Right to Left: Salt, Sugar, Homemade Pickling Spice, Pink Salt, Garlic)

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• Jan 15, 2013

The main act, a 5 1/2 lb and a 6 1/2 lb beef brisket from Costco

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• Jan 15, 2013

and now they are ready for their two week nap in the fridge weighed down with ziplocs full of water.

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• Jan 15, 2013

Enjoy

Dave

 

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• Jan 15, 2013

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looks like it will be great. keep the pics coming.

david

 

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Looks Good! When I get back from vacation, I'll be doing some Pastrami and more bacon. All of which is going into Pop's brine before we leave, sure hope the fridge doesn't die!

 

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Used less sugar then Pops, and added pickling spices.

Dave

 

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• Feb 3, 2013

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Ok, now for the pictures 

Here is the brisket in the brine on day 10 of its 20 day bath

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• Feb 3, 2013

The corned beef we had for dinner tonight, man was it good.

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• Feb 3, 2013

Here is the pastrami that was smoked today, not the best picture will try again tomorrow while I am slicing it.

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• Feb 3, 2013

Dave

 

kathrynn

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• Feb 3, 2013

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Looks good...love the pastrami!