Ultimate Corned Beef And Cabbage Recipe

Name: Ultimate Corned Beef And Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; 1 cup kosher salt; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons saltpeter; 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 8 cloves; 8 allspice berries; 12 juniper berries (substitute 1 tablespoon gin); 2 bay leaves, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 lbs ice; 1 (4 -5 lb) beef brisket, trimmed; 1 small onion, quartered; 2 large carrots, coarsely chopped; 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped; 1 head cabbage, cored and cut in eight pieces

Servings: persons

2 quarts water
1 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons saltpeter
1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
8 cloves
8 allspice berries
12 juniper berries (substitute 1 tablespoon gin)
2 bay leaves, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 lbs ice
1 (4 -5 lb) beef brisket, trimmed
1 small onion, quartered
2 large carrots, coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 head cabbage, cored and cut in eight pieces

1
Use a mortar and pestle, meat mallet, etc to break open the whole spices.
2
Place the water in a 6-8 quart stock pot along with salt, sugar, saltpeter, cinnamon, mustard seeds, peppercorns, cloves, allspice, juniper, bay leaves and ginger. Cook over high heat until the salt and sugar dissolve.
3
Remove from heat and add ice, stir until the ice has melted. If necessary, place the brine in the refrigerator until it reaches 45u00b0F.
4
Once it has cooled, place the brisket in a 2 gallon zip-top bag and add the brine. Seal and lay flat in a container. Place in refrigerator for 10 days. Check daily to make sure the beef is submerged and flip the bag.
5
After 10 days, remove from the brine and rinse well under cool water. Place brisket in a large stock pot with the onion, carrot and celery. Cover with cold water by 1 inch, bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to low and simmer 2.5-3 hours until the meat is fork tender. Add the cabbage when the corned beef has 30-45 minutes left to cook. Bon Appetito.

261

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts water, 1 cup kosher salt, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons saltpeter, and more.

Yes, Ultimate Corned Beef And Cabbage 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.

Ultimate Corned Beef And Cabbage

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions