New England-Style Pickled Beef Recipe

Name: New England-Style Pickled Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 cups water, divided; 2 tablespoons black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons pickling spice; 1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 8 bay leaves; 6 thyme sprigs; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 3/4 cup kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal); 1/2 cup sugar; 2 cups ice cubes; 1 (4 1/2-pound) beef brisket, trimmed; 1 1/2 cups (2-inch-thick) slices carrot; 1 (2-pound) head green cabbage, cored and quartered; 9 small red potatoes, quartered; 6 small onions, peeled and halved

Servings: persons

7 cups water, divided
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
2 tablespoons pickling spice
1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
8 bay leaves
6 thyme sprigs
4 garlic cloves, crushed
3/4 cup kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups ice cubes
1 (4 1/2-pound) beef brisket, trimmed
1 1/2 cups (2-inch-thick) slices carrot
1 (2-pound) head green cabbage, cored and quartered
9 small red potatoes, quartered
6 small onions, peeled and halved

1
Combine 1 cup water, peppercorns, and the next 6 ingredients (peppercorns through garlic) in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour into a large bowl; cool to room temperature. Add remaining 6 cups water, salt, and sugar, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Pour salt mixture into a 2-gallon zip-top plastic bag. Add ice and brisket; seal. Refrigerate 3 days, turning bag occasionally. Remove brisket from bag, and discard brine. Pat brisket dry with paper towels.
2
Place brisket in a large stockpot; cover with water. Bring to a boil; skim foam from surface. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until brisket is tender. Remove brisket from pan; keep warm. Reserve cooking liquid. Add carrots, cabbage, potatoes, and onions to reserved cooking liquid; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until tender.

639

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 cups water, divided, 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, 2 tablespoons pickling spice, 1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed, and more.

Yes, New England-Style Pickled 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.

New England-Style Pickled Beef

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