"Ginny Sher" > wrote in message
...
> 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?
>

<snip w/credit to Sheldon's recipe>

I use Penzy's pickling spices in a spice bag, with a couple of bay leaves
thrown in, for about 8-9 lbs of corned beef.