Corned beef

Corned beef has been around for centuries and the recipes have evolved over time. The most popular recipe today is the corned beef and cabbage dish, but there are many other ways to enjoy this delicious meat.

Corned beef is a beef brisket that has been cured in a mixture of salt, water, and spices. The name comes from the word “corn,” which was used to describe the large grains of salt used to cure the beef. The brisket is a tough cut of meat, so the curing process helps to tenderize it.

The earliest known recipe for corned beef comes from a cookbook published in 1594. This recipe called for the beef to be boiled in water with salt and spices. This method of cooking corned beef is still used today.

Advice

When making corned beef, it is important to take your time and pay attention to detail. Start by trimming away any fat and silver skin that can be found on the surface of the beef. Then, season it generously with corned beef spice to give it flavor. It is important to use enough water to cover the beef, as well as add a few tablespoons of vinegar for additional flavor. Simmer the beef for about 3 hours, or until it is fork tender. Once cooked, slice the beef against the grain for better texture. Enjoy your perfectly cooked corned beef!

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Recipes

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Smoked Corned Beef

  • corned beef brisket
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • coriander seed
  • onion powder
  • peppercorn
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Corned Beef

  • PICKLING SPICE
  • allspice berry
  • juniper berry
  • clove
  • ginger
  • cinnamon
  • cardamom
  • coriander seed
  • mustard seed
  • peppercorn
  • chiles de árbol
  • bay leaf
  • BRINE AND BRISKET
  • guinness draught
  • beef brisket
  • light brown sugar
  • salt
  • pink curing salt
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Braised Corned Beef

  • salt
  • mustard seed
  • ginger
  • beef brisket
  • allspice
  • clove
  • juniper berry
  • ice
  • curing salt
  • peppercorn
  • bay leaf
  • cinnamon
  • onion
  • water
  • star anise
  • celery
  • carrot
  • brown sugar
  • braising
  • brine

Ingredient Breakdown

 
carrot
onion
corned beef brisket
bay leaf
salt
brown sugar
garlic
beer
pickling spice
cabbage
clove
peppercorn
black peppercorn
pink curing salt
beef brisket
dijon mustard
red potato
potato
allspice
mustard seed
celery
mustard
water
milk
sugar
black pepper
yukon gold potato
garlic powder
coriander seed
onion powder
beef broth
corned beef
juniper berry
ginger
cinnamon
thyme
apple cider vinegar
all purpose flour
butter
parsley
ginger beer
white wine
savoy cabbage
honey
cook corned beef
kale
irish whiskey
caraway seed
shallot
dill
molasses
paprika
cured corned beef brisket
coriander
mustard powder
beef bouillon
guinness
worcestershire sauce
allspice berry
guinness draught
cardamom
light brown sugar
chiles de árbol
sweet pickle juice​
dark brown sugar
turnip
brisket
apple juice
egg
cayenne pepper
beef stock
stout beer
hard apple cider
flat corned beef brisket
english mustard
broccoli
nutmeg
silverside corned beef
parsnip
green onion
soy sauce
blackberry preserve
canola oil
ice
curing salt
star anise
braising
brine

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • bay leaf
  • carrot

Staple Ingredients

  • corned beef brisket 50%
  • carrot 45%

Common Ingredients

  • onion 40%
  • bay leaf 35%

Usual Ingredients

  • garlic 30%
  • beer 25%
  • brown sugar 25%
  • cabbage 25%
  • pickling spice 25%
  • salt 25%