Corned Beef, Home-Cured III

Ingredients

• 1 gallon water
• 1-1/2 lb. kosher salt
• 1 lb. dark brown sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. whole mustard seeds
• 1 sprig thyme
• 18 juniper berries
• 18 peppercorns, crushed
• 1 tbsp. baking soda
• 1 gallon boiling water
• 1 egg in shell
• Extra salt if needed
• 1 beef brisket, 4-6 lbs.
• 6-10 cloves garlic, crushed