Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 4 teaspoons whole black pepper
- 2 teaspoon whole cloves
- 4 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
- 4 bay leaves
- 10 cups water
- 1 1/3 cup kosher salt
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 5 teaspoons pink curing salt
- 10 cups ice
- 1 5-6 pound flat beef brisket, fat side trimmed if desired
- 2 large carrots, medium diced
- 1 celery stalk, medium diced
Instructions
- Use a Dutch oven to preheat the stockpot. You’ll mix the mustard seeds with black peppercorns, cloves, coriander, and bay leaves.
- Add water, sugar, and salt. Wait until everything comes to a boil.
- After mixing everything, you’ll need to bring it to a cool by adding ice.
- Add brisket to the pot.
- Cover and place the brisket in the pot for about ten days. Ensure that the beef is submerged.
- After 10 days, rinse the beef and return it to the pot with the cover on it.
- Heat up the pot and cook on a simmer until tender. It should take about 3-4 hours.
- It is optional to add cabbage, potatoes, and carrots.