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Pickle for Corning Beef
3 gallons water 634 pounds salt 1 ounce pearlash 21/2 pounds sugar 1 pint molasses This pickle is sufficient for fifty pounds of beef. When salt and sugar are thoroughly dissolved lay in the beef. It will be ready for use in twelve or fourteen days, but can remain in the pickle five or six weeks without injury.