My Family's Favorite Corned Beef Brisket Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 whole beef brisket (4-5 pounds or 1.8-2.3 kg)
• 1 cup kosher salt (250 g)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (100 g)
• 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 8 cups cold water (1.9 liters)
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 8-10 whole cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon thyme