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4 gallons of water,

5 pounds of salt,

2 ounces of saltpetre, 1 1/2 pounds of brown sugar.

Mix the above and boil 15 minutes, and skim well. The meat must have been rubbed well in salt and saltpetre, and packed for 3 days before. When mixture is cold, pour over meat and let it stand a week. This is excellent for tongues.

How To Boil Corned Beef

1 piece of corned beef, 6 cloves (whole), 6 allspice (whole).

Soak for 1/2 hour in cold water. Then pour off and cover with fresh water. When it begins to boil, set back on range and add spices and let it simmer for 4 or 5 hours, skimming well. When done, put in small vessel. Put a plate on top and press down with heavy flat-iron. Let stand till next day.