St. Patrick’s Day is not complete without the traditional corned beef. This melt-in-your-mouth corned beef is so delicious and easy to make. Add cabbage and yellow potatoes to your pan an hour before the beef is finished. Cooking them with the beef gives them a wonderful flavor.

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Pink curing salt is not the same as Himalayan pink salt. You can not use it like table salt. Pink curing salt has sodium nitrite as an ingredient, which inhibits bacteria growth and prevents food from spoiling. This is what gives the corned beef its characteristic bright pink color.

Brown sugar is used in this recipe. Sugar is used in curing meats to balance out the harsh intense flavor of salt and also to help retain moisture. It is crucial for creating the taste and texture of cured meats.

In a large kettle, add 2 gallons water, salt, pink curing salt, brown sugar, spice blend (reserve 2 tablespoons), and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil. Remove for heat and cool completely. Refrigerate to chill.

Place the brisket in a tub that is deep enough for the brisket and brine.

Add the brine to cover the brisket. Brine 5-6 days. Turn the brisket every day.

Place 1/2 brisket in a large pot. Cover completely with water.

One hour before the beef is done cooking add cabbage wedges and yellow potatoes.

This is so delicious served with Sourdough Irish Soda Bread.

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Corned Beef, THM S, Keto

• Pickling Spice Blend:
• 2 tablespoons allspice berries
• 1 1/2 tablespoons whole mustard seed
• 5 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 20 cardamon pods
• 10 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 cinnamon stick
• For the brine:
• 2 gallons water
• 2 cups salt
• 3 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon pink curing salt
• pickling spice blend, reserve 2 tablespoons to cook the beef
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 10 pound beef brisket
• cabbage wedges
• yellow potatoes
• Preparing the spice blend: Heat a dry skillet to medium heat. Add the allspice berries, mustard seed, coriander seed red pepper flakes, black peppercorns, cloves, and cardamon pod. Toast over medium heat until fragrant. Be careful not to scorch the spices. Remove from heat and crush the spices. Add the ginger and bay leaves. Reserve 2 tablespoons to cook the brisket after it is cured.
• Preparing the brine: In a large kettle, add 2 gallons water, salt, pink curing salt, brown sugar, spice blend (reserve 2 tablespoons), and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil. Remove for heat and cool completely. Refrigerate to chill.
• Brining the brisket: Place the brisket in a tub that is deep enough for the brine and brisket.
• Cooking the corned beef: Remove the brisket from the brine. Soak in water for 1 hour. Cut in half. Place 1/2 brisket in a large pot. Cover completely with water. Add the reserved pickling spices. Simmer 3-4 hours or until tender. One hour before the beef is done cooking add cabbage wedges and yellow potatoes. Remove the beef and slice it.
• Baking the brisket: Place the brisket in a baking pan with a lid. Add 3 inches of water and reserved spices. Bake at 350 degrees for 3-4 hours. Add cabbage and potatoes. Bake 1 hour longer. Remove the beef and slice it. Serves 10 people.
• The beef can be sliced and served hot or cold.

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You will find many more recipes in the spiral bound 600+ page Around the Family Table Cookbook and the hard cover, spiral bound It’s all About Sourdough. All recipes are sugar-free and label with the correct fuel. Books can be purchased using this link.  We have now added additional items to our store… Sourdough Starter Kits and more. Buy It Now.