Description
A straightforward recipe for making delicious salted beef at home with minimal ingredients and effort.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds beef brisket
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the kosher salt, sugar, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the beef brisket, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Place the seasoned brisket in a resealable plastic bag or a covered container.
- Refrigerate for at least 5 days, turning the meat every day to ensure even curing.
- After 5 days, remove the brisket from the refrigerator and rinse off the excess salt.
- Pat the meat dry with paper towels and it is ready to be cooked or stored.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the spice mixture.
- Make sure to use a non-reactive container for curing the meat.
- Salted beef can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Curing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 ounces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg