Pickled Tongue Or Corned Beef

Place the meat in a large stone crock. Mix the salt, pickling spice, saltpeter, sugar and garlic with 1 quart water and pour over the meat. Add enough water to completely cover the meat. Use a heavy bowl or board to weight the meat down. Cover the crock with cheesecloth, tie it in place, then cover the cheesecloth with aluminum foil.

To serve, cook in boiling water for 3 hours or until tender.