Jewish Style Corned Beef

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1-12 pound whole brisket

4 quarts water

2 cups Kosher salt

1 teaspoon saltpeter

5 bay leaves

7 cloves garlic, smashed

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

2 teaspoons whole peppercorns

1 teaspoon allspice berries

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 cup white vinegar

1/2 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon allspice berries

Add to a steamer pot:

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/4 teaspoon cloves

2 teaspoons peppercorns

3 cloves garlic

1/4 cup salt