Description
Tender & Flavorful Homemade Corned Beef Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 lb beef brisket (flat or point cut)
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pink curing salt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 4–5 quarts water (enough to fully submerge brisket)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine water, kosher salt, brown sugar, and spices. Heat gently until the salt dissolves, then cool completely.
- Place the brisket in a large container and pour the cooled brine over it, ensuring the meat is fully submerged.
- Cover and refrigerate for 5–7 days, turning the brisket daily for even curing.
- After curing, remove the brisket and rinse thoroughly under cold water.
- Place the brisket in a large pot and cover with fresh water.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3–4 hours, until fork-tender (internal temperature 190–200°F).
- Remove from heat and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Slice against the grain and serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe is great for family dinners or sandwiches.
- You can adjust the spices to your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Curing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Corned Beef, Homemade Corned Beef, Cured Beef