Carne del Norte

Carne del Norte
 1 kilo beef
 5 cups water
 1 cup salt
 1 tbsp white sugar
 5 tablets ascorbic acid (500 mgs)
 1 tsp saltier
 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.