Perfect Corned Beef from the Microwave

I was given this recipe by a work friend about 17 years ago when I was just a young bride learning my way in the kitchen. I am still young and this is still my husband's favourite recipe for corn beef. It's simple and the flavour is not cluttered up with cloves and onion.

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 kg corned beef (3.3lbs)
• 1  tablespoon vinegar
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  oven cooking bag

Directions

1. Place corned beef into oven bag.
2. Add all ingredients & then tie knot in bag (or with string etc).
3. Shake to mix.
4. Place bag with meat fat side up in a microwave container which is large enough to fit (this is for safety reasons as liquid will be extremely hot when done).
5. Pierce bag a couple of times to allow steam to escape.
6. Microwave on HIGH for 10 Minutes.
7. Then reduce to a simmer & cook for 20 minutes per 500grams (1.1lbs).(power level 6 on my microwave).
8. Allow to stand for 30 Minutes.
9. Slice and serve hot.
10. (Leave any left over portions in liquid until serving so the meat does not dry out.).
11. Note:- It is possible to make this in a large enough microwave bowl without the bag. The bowl must have a lid with holes and the liquid must cover the meat entirely ie. double the recipe.