Created by dienia b on June 28, 2015
Step 1: In large pot combine the water, salt, chopped onions, chopped celery leaves, thinly sliced garlic, saltpeter, MSG, brown sugar, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
Step 2: Cool.
Step 3: Place meat in bottom of crock
Step 4: Pour cooled pickling marinade over the meat, completely covering the roast.
Step 5: Put a plate over the meat making sure no air is trapped between meat and plate. Weigh plate down with clean ROCK OR BRICK.
Step 6: TIE A PIECE OF LIGHTWEIGHT CLOTH OVER TOP OF CROCK.
Step 7: With lid slightly ajar, place in cool spot for 14 days.
Step 8: To prepare meat after done:.
Step 9: Rinse in fresh water and place in large kettle.
Step 10: Add water to about 1 inch above meat.
Step 11: Add 1 chopped onion, crushed garlic cloves, and vinegar.
Step 12: Bring to a boil. Reduce heat cook for 3 hours or until tender.
Step 13: Remove from heat and let cool in broth for 15 minutes