Corned Beef Recipe

Name: Corned Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 25 lbs beef brisket; 1 12 gallons water; 1 cup salt; 8 bay leaves; ¼ cup dry crushed red pepper; 2 tablespoons saltpeter; 10 ounces pickling spices; 12 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 cups dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda

Servings: persons

25 lbs beef brisket
1 12 gallons water
1 cup salt
8 bay leaves
¼ cup dry crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons saltpeter
10 ounces pickling spices
12 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda

1
Trim and remove almost all of the visible fat from the brisket and cut each brisket in half.
2
Combine the remaining ingredients in a large ceramic crock, stirring well to dissolve the salt and sugar.
3
Place trimmed brisket in crock and place crock in refrigerator.
4
Weight brisket down so it stays completely submerged in brine solution (I use a large jar filled with water).
5
Marinate brisket for 21 days.
6
Remove brisket and rinse off seasonings.
7
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
8
Place one piece of brisket in a large baking dish and add about 1 inch of water.
9
Cover and bake for about 1 hour or until tender.

7957

kcal

Calories

482

Fat

208

Carbs

755

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 25 lbs beef brisket, 1 12 gallons water, 1 cup salt, 8 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Corned Beef falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Corned Beef

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