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Ultimate Corned Beef Recipe

This is the ONLY way corned beef should be done! Taking after a true Irishman, this drunkin' corned beef recipe will blow your mind! It is so tender and flavorful that you will be ditching that old crock pot recipe forever!
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 48 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Irish
Servings 8 people
Calories 225 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot/ Dutch Oven with lid

Ingredients
  

  • 1 2lb Corned Beef Brisket
  • 1 Seasoning Packet (comes with brisket)
  • 1 16oz Beer cheapest brand is fine
  • 1/4 C Spicy Brown Mustard **Gulden's
  • 1/4 C Pickle Juice
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 oz Irish Whiskey (optional)
  • 16 oz Water (or enough water to cover the brisket)

Instructions
 

  • Place brisket (fat side up) in large pot or dutch oven.
  • Add remaining ingredients to pot.
  • Whisk slightly to mix.
  • Bring pot to boil.
  • Once boiling, cover and reduce to simmer.
  • Simmer for 45-50 minutes per pound.
  • Remove brisket from pot and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Remove top layer of fat if desired.
  • Slice across the grain.
  • Enjoy!
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