"Please note that this recipe takes ten days of pickling time, but is well worth the effort! This is from "The Frugal Gourmet Celebrates Christmas..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 gallons water
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1 lb pickling salt
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1 teaspoon saltpeter, I made it without and it was fine (optional)
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8 lbs boneless pork butt, tied (I used the latter) or 8 lbs pork loin roast (I used the latter)
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2 bay leaves
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15 whole black peppercorns
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5 whole allspice