CORNED BEEF - TENDER AND DELICIOUS

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Over the years, I developed this corned beef recipe for sandwiches. If I'm making it for a party, I make 3-4 briskets because it's always the first thing to go. Don't be afraid of the amount of garlic--no one has ever complained that it's too garlicky. It can also be used to make the traditional corned beef & cabbage meal by removing the beef once it's fully cooked and adding cabbage, carrots, potatoes, etc. to the cooking liquid--only adds about 30 more minutes to the cooking time.

Provided by Suze K

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h10m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (3 lb) corned beef brisket
2 (12 ounce) bottles beer
1 head garlic clove, peeled
1/4 cup peppercorn
3 -4 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Remove briskets from wrapping and place in large pot or crockpot. Rinse if you don't like the brine coating.
  • Add contents of 1 spice packet (discard 2nd spice packet or reserve for other use), the beer, peppercorns and bay leaves.
  • Break garlic head apart and peel each clove. Add entire head to the pot.
  • Add enough water to cover the meat by 1 inch. NOTE: the briskets will float, so I put a heavy heat-resistant plate or bowl on top to keep them submerged.
  • STOVETOP: Turn heat to high and bring contents to a boil. Turn heat to a low simmer; cover and cook for 6 hours or more.
  • CROCKPOT: Set on high cover; cook for 8-10 hours.
  • When done, using 2 large spoons or spatulas, carefully remove briskets to serving platter and let rest. The meat will be extremely tender, and will easily break apart if you use a meat fork.
  • If using for sandwiches, tightly wrap each brisket in plastic and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before slicing. If you want to shred the meat, there is no need to refrigerate--just cut in thick slices and shred each slice.
  • If serving as corned beef & cabbage, once meat is removed, transfer cooking liquid to large pot (if using crockpot), bring cooking liquid to boil and add vegetables. Cover and cook 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.4, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 177.7, Sodium 2058.9, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.1, Protein 33.4

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