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Pickle for Meat

From The household cook book, 1902

Serves 40

Some persons use as much soda as saltpetre; it will correct acidity, but may impair the meat.

Presented as published in 1902. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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As published

This recipe was extracted from The household cook book (1902) by Smiley, James B[ethuel],, page 128. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

PICKLE FOR MEAT.— Make 8 gallons of brine strong enough to float an egg, add 2 lbs. of brown sugar, and 1 quart of molasses, and 4 oz. saltpetre

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