Corned beef is made with brisket in the United States ... but you should also add a little bit of curing salt, which takes safety a step further by better preventing bacterial growth.

the pink curing salt. Each recipe had a different ratio for how much water to pickling spices was needed; I ensured I made enough to fit the Ziploc bag the beef was going to corn in, which was ...

In a bowl, mix together the salt, sugar, spices, herbs, and lemon zest. Add beef and rub all over with curing mix. Transfer to a plastic bag, ensuring the beef is coated with the mix, and allow to ...