How to Cook a Perfect Corned Beef

Submitted by quotFoodThe Way To

"Enjoy this Irish Tradition, but don't know how to cook it? Here is a recipe for a perfect St. Patrick's Day Feast!"

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 5 carrots, cut into thirds
• 5 potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle of irish beer
• 5 -6 lbs corned beef brisket
• 1 medium head of cabbage, cored and quartered
• 2 onions, peeled and quartered
• 5 peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves

directions

1. Rinse a beef brisket in cold water to remove any brine and place into a large pot.
2. Pour beer over the brisket and add water until the meat is covered by the liquid.
3. Add onions, bay leaves and peppercorns. Bring to a rolling boil.
4. Cover pot and reduce heat to medium-low for a gentle boil.
5. Cook for 4 hours or until meat is fork-tender, skimming foam occasionally.
6. Add carrots, potatoes and place cabbage quarters on top of the meat.
7. Cook for an additional half-hour until the vegetables are tender. Turn off heat.
8. 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.
9. Serve on a warm platter, arranging carrots and cabbage around the meat strips in the center of the platter.

Reviews

[Oolala]

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!

 

[Chicagoland Chef du Jour]

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.