Best Perfect Corned Beef From The Microwave Recipes

HOMEMADE CORNED BEEF

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, combine water, kosher salt, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons pickling spices, pink curing salt and garlic. Bring to a simmer, stirring until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled., Place 1 large oven roasting bag inside another. Place brisket inside inner bag; pour in cooled brine. Seal bags, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat meat. Refrigerate 10 days, turning occasionally to keep meat coated. Remove brisket from brine; rinse thoroughly. Place in a Dutch oven with water to cover. Add carrots, onions, celery and remaining pickling spices. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, adding water if necessary to keep brisket covered, until meat is tender, about 3 hours., Serve warm or cool. Slice brisket thinly and serve in a sandwich or with additional vegetables simmered until tender in cooking liquid. , To make ahead: Refrigerate meat in cooking liquid for several days; reheat in liquid.

HOW TO COOK A PERFECT CORNED BEEF

Steps:

• Rinse a beef brisket in cold water to remove any brine and place into a large pot.
• Pour beer over the brisket and add water until the meat is covered by the liquid.
• Add onions, bay leaves and peppercorns. Bring to a rolling boil.
• Cover pot and reduce heat to medium-low for a gentle boil.
• Cook for 4 hours or until meat is fork-tender, skimming foam occasionally.
• Add carrots, potatoes and place cabbage quarters on top of the meat.
• Cook for an additional half-hour until the vegetables are tender. Turn off heat.
• Remove the brisket from the broth and allow it to rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board. Slice against the grain in 1/4-inch-thick strips.
• Serve on a warm platter, arranging carrots and cabbage around the meat strips in the center of the platter.

MICROWAVE COOKED CORNED BEEF

Steps:

• Place orange,onion, cloves, thyme and ginger ale into a large microwave proof casserole dish. Cook on high for 10 minutes.
• Add meat and cook on low for 1½ to 2 hours.
• For the Orange and Ginger Sauce:- Bring remaining ingredients to the boil stirring continuously until thickened. Serve hot.