Can I re-use corning liquid?

[markgoodstein]

Maybe a dumb question...so forgive me in advance. I am corning the first of three beef bellies (making pastrami) and have the first one (11+ pounds) in three gallon in the fridge. Is it safe / advisable to reuse the corning liquid for a second belly, after the first one is done?

[rickgregory]

I would not, for good safety reasons.

[DogFaced PonySoldier]

I want to know where you got the beef belly? I want to make some pastrami outta that.

[ItsAllGoneToTheDogs]

same, been looking for one for beef bacon. The only mail order ones I could find were whole belly and the only remaining butcher in my area focuses on pork.

[latenight71]

I haven't ordered from this place yet but they have belly in 8.5-9.5 lb cuts.

https://meatnbone.com/products/navel-beef-belly-wagyu-bms7?

[Donw]

I would not. You should start with a fresh batch where you are sure of the percentages of the ingredients.

[markgoodstein]

Okay, that seems sensible. I'll start afresh with each (although it would have been so much easier :-)). In answer to the sourcing question...it took me a lot of calls and cajoling but I found a great butcher in LA who will special order them for me. They have a standing order from me...I haven't made pastrami for a year (it didn't seem right, given everything happening in the meat supply chain), but have had great luck with bellies made into pastrami. They are from "Greater Omaha" (see picture).

[markgoodstein]

By the way, from what I understand, they are rare because butchers like to break sides down (for economic reasons) in ways that don't yield bellies...my butcher will mail me once in a while and ask me if I want some.

[bbqLuv]

For fun and information on breaking down beef try Bearded Butchers' videos on Youtube.