Homemade Corned Beef is a perfect example of how easy recipes can be. I adapt this recipe every time adding a chilli or scallions for an additional flavour. I have never had anyone turn it down and have passed this recipe to lots of friends and family over the years. Serve as a main dish, in a sandwich or used in other dishes such as Corned Beef Hash and Glazed Corned Beef.
Corned Beef
I have never met anyone who didn’t love this recipe. Try it and see.
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Servings: 4 lb
Calories: 1051kcal
Ingredients
- 4 lb beef brisket
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
- 4 whole cloves
- 16 cups hot water
- 2 cups Coarse salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 leaves bay
- 1 1/2 tsp saltpeter
Instructions
- Combine the water, salt, sugar, seasonings, and sodium nitrate in a large pot and stir to dissolve the salt and sugar.1 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 8 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns, 4 whole cloves, 16 cups hot water, 2 cups Coarse salt, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 1/2 tsp saltpeter, 2 leaves bay
- Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Put the brisket in the brine mixture, placing a weight on top to make sure the beef is completely immersed.4 lb beef brisket
- Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for 3 weeks, turning the beef every 5 days.
- To cook, rinse well and simmer for 1 hour per pound of meat.
Nutrition
Calories: 1051kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 113g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 381mg | Sodium: 40164mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g