5 gal. water
5 lbs. salt
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 lb. brown sugar
1 oz. whole mixed pickling spices
1 tsp. salt peter
20 to 30 lbs. meat with no marrow bones in brine
1 raw egg and raw potato

Mix salt in water until the egg and potato float, remove egg and potato, mix remaining ingredients, adding meat last. Keep covered in a cool place for 21 days, NO LESS. Skim top of brine periodically. After 21 days simmer meat in water for 4 to 5 hours.