On 12 Mar 2005 10:08:56 -0800, "Sheldon" > wrote:

>
>Ginny Sher wrote:
>> I'm thinking of making some corned beef and using Sheldon's recipe.
>> Since I've never tried any recipe which calls for pickling, I need
>> some help on the amount of spices to use for his recipe. I know it
>> will depend on portion. Are "pickling spices" from my local
>> supermarket OK to use?
>
>
>Be aware that my recipe is NOT for how to corn beef, only for how to
>cook corned beef.
>
What I was thinking of preparing is "corned beef and cabbage". I
really don't know anything about "corning beef" and I gather from your
post it is different than what I was hoping to make. I bought a
"corned beef" brisket at Costco and want to follow your directions for
cooking it. It is in the celophane type wrapping and covered in
spices. I'll put it in a big pot of water, etc. etc. and ultimately
replace the spices that came on it with some picking spices,
preferably from Penzey's. I was really hoping to find out the amount
of pickling spice needed for something around 3 lbs.

Thanks.
Ginny