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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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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