- 1 gallon water
- 1½ cups kosher salt
- ½ cup coconut palm sugar, or honey
- 3 bay leaves, torn
- 1 tablespoon peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon juniper berries
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon allspice berries
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
- 1 small brisket, 3-4 pounds
- Heat all of the ingredients except for the brisket over medium heat until the salt has dissolved. Bring the brine to room temperature.
- Trim any excess fat from the brisket. Place the meat into the brine and put 2 heavy plates over the meat to keep it fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 4 – 10 days.
Rinse brisket well, add 3 cups of broth and brisket to a slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours. Add chopped carrots & onions if desired. Sectioned cabbage can been tossed in for the last hour of cooking.