Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Food and Entertaining: [header] How to cook corned beef in a crockpot [title] Shop for a brisket at your local supermarket or butcher's shop. [title] Choose a brisket that is about 3 to 4 lbs. [step] ( 1.3 to 1.8 kg).

Ending1: [title] Cut the brisket into smaller pieces. [step] Round it off with a shovel, to make it easier to peel. Ending2: This size will fit well in most slow cookers. If you have a smaller slow cooker, you may need to cut your brisket into a manageable size. Ending3: The brisket should have a thick side instead of a thin side, which you can keep in the crockpot for later storage. [title] Check for age, and trim the fat by around 1/8 inch (. Ending4: [title] Cut the brisket into small pieces using a sharp knife or metric jack clamp. [step] Cut the flesh and remove the core.

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