How to Cook a Perfect Corned Beef

"Enjoy this Irish Tradition, but don't know how to cook it? Here is a recipe for a perfect St. Patrick's Day Feast!"
 
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Ready In:
4hrs 30mins
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Rinse a beef brisket in cold water to remove any brine and place into a large pot.
  • Pour beer over the brisket and add water until the meat is covered by the liquid.
  • Add onions, bay leaves and peppercorns. Bring to a rolling boil.
  • Cover pot and reduce heat to medium-low for a gentle boil.
  • Cook for 4 hours or until meat is fork-tender, skimming foam occasionally.
  • Add carrots, potatoes and place cabbage quarters on top of the meat.
  • Cook for an additional half-hour until the vegetables are tender. Turn off heat.
  • Remove the brisket from the broth and allow it to rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board. Slice against the grain in 1/4-inch-thick strips.
  • Serve on a warm platter, arranging carrots and cabbage around the meat strips in the center of the platter.

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  1. I had never tried beer or onion before and it tasted very good. I used the spice packets in a tea infuser (I had 2 corned beefs) and I skipped carrots. Thanks!
     
  2. I just discovered the beauty of adding beer to the corned beef water. Your directions are just as I do it. This works in the crock pot too but can take up to 6 hours. I typically my veggies in a separate pot.
     
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