Boil in salt water 3 hours. Peel hot tongue or trim heart.

Boil:

1 c. sugar
1 quart water

In a small bag:

1 tsp. mustard seed
2 tsp. mixed pickling spice
1 med. onion, sliced
Some pepper
1/4 c. salt

Simmer meat in solution for 10-15 minutes. Let set in cold solution in refrigerator about a week. Slice and eat. Store in solution in refrigerator.