Brisket kind of weekend!

[charby]

Thanks, that's not a bad idea.  It might be too lean, though.  But that still could be the best way to fix it...

The nitrate cure will make the meat tender. I make corned venison every year and it's leaner than any piece of beef.

[zxcvbob]

The nitrate cure will make the meat tender. I make corned venison every year and it's leaner than any piece of beef.

Morton's Tender Quick, a little brown sugar, and pickling spices?  Or do you blend your own spice mix; mustard seed, black pepper, juniper berries, bay leaves, etc?  (could also use plain salt and Prague powder)

[charby]

Morton's Tender Quick, a little brown sugar, and pickling spices? 

Yep and some Spanish paprika to sweeten it a bit. Just make sure to rinse it well before boiling or it might be too salty to eat.