"Nonnymus" > wrote in message
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> We just did a corned beef (commercially prepared) by boiling it inside a
> boiling bag. Previously, boiling it resulted in a poorly seasoned
> brisket. This time, I opened the bag, dumped in the included pouch along
> with some salt, a tsp or so of liquid crab boil and a big pinch of more
> pickling spice. That went into the refrigerator for a day. The beef was
> boiled in its own juices only, inside the bag, to 180f. The results were
> terrific. The bag was then opened, the meat removed and the juices added
> to the water to do cabbage, onion and reds.
> --
> Nonny
>

That would have to be very salty.