1 kilo beef
5 cups water
1 cup salt
1 tbsp white sugar
5 tablets ascorbic acid (500 mgs)
1 tsp salitre
1 tsp Sodium Nitrite

Cut meat into 1 1/2″ cubes. Mix last 6 ingredients. Soak cubed meat in the solution for 7 hours or overnight. Caution: soaking should not exceed 12 hours and sodium nitrite should be used as directed. Too much of this solution is dangerous to the health.Rinse 3 times in clear water. Boil in plain water until done. Drain. Throw away broth.While in strainer, shred meat using 2 forks. You may then saute your corned beef with minced garlic, onion, and tomatoes. Add diced potatoes if desired.