The Epicure's Almanac or Diary of Good Living
May 23rd : BRISKET OF BEEF
A brisket of beef of eight pounds will require somewhat more than half a pound of salt well rubbed in, to corn it. The sooner it is salted after killing the better; it should be turned and rubbed well with the salt for four days, that time is quite sufficient. Boil for an hour and a half, and remove the scum as it rises.