4 lbs. corned brisket of beef 1 tbsp. whole mixed pickling spice 1 celery stalk 1 onion, (medium) 1 carrot 1/2 c. sweet pickle juice GLAZE: 1/3 c. brown sugar, packed firm Enough sweet pickle juice to make a glaze Wash corn beef and put in large kettle. Cover with boiling water. Add spices, celery, onion and carrot. Cover and simmer 4 to 4 1/2 hours or until tender. Cool beef in broth, then put into shallow roasting pan and score fat layer glaze meat and pour 1/2 cup sweet pickle juice into pan around meat, bake in slow oven 300 degrees for 1 hour, basting from time to time with drippings from bottom of pan. Slice and serve hot or cold. Serves 8. |