Does anyone know how long raw mutton or beef should be left in rock salt before it is ready to eat?

Question

We have legs of mutton packed in rock salt. We have done this with beef before and must have left it too long as it is a bit too salty and hard. We would like to get it right this time.

Answer 1

2 weeks approx

Answer 2

I would soak the meat in several changes of water in the fridge over at least 24 hours to leach out some of the salt. That should work for you.

Answer 3

i don't know what the specfic time is ..but i do know that we have in WVa a salt cured ham and when we are going to cook it we soak it in fresh water to remove some of the salt....we change the water a few times also...