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Home made Corned Beef

Give this homemade traditional corned beef a try, perfect for holidays or a weekday meal with family and friends. Juicy and delicious, served with boiled vegetables, a perfect meal.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 days
Cook Time 2 days
Total Time 7 days
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 785 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For pickling liquid

  • 4.5 L Water
  • 1 cup Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Pink Curing Salt optional
  • 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds
  • 1 tsp Chili Flakes
  • 1 tbsp Whole Black Peppercorns
  • 1 tsp Cloves
  • 6 Bay Leaves crumbled
  • 3 Star Anise
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seed

For the brisket

  • 6 pounds Beef Brisket (choice)

Instructions
 

Notes

Just remember to cut brisket across the grain.

Nutrition

Calories: 785kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 95gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 281mgSodium: 19270mgPotassium: 1577mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 116IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 10mg
Keyword St. Patrick's Day
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