I'm thinking about making something I have never eaten nor made..Corned Beef

orchid

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So I was looking at this recipe and it sounds good. Is there anything I should now about Corned Beef and how to make it?

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Melissa d'Arabian

6 to 8 servings

5 pounds corned beef

5 garlic cloves, lightly smashed

10 peppercorns

4 sprigs fresh thyme

2 bay leaves

12 ounces stout (recommended: Guinness)

1 cup beef broth or stock

Water, for simmering

4 yellow onions, cut into wedges, plus 1 medium yellow or sweet onion, sliced

2 parsnips, peeled and cut into large chunks

3 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks

6 medium red potatoes, scrubbed

1 medium head green cabbage, cut into quarters, core removed

4 tablespoons butter

Rinse the corned beef and put it into a large Dutch oven or heavy soup pot. Make a bouquet garni with the garlic, peppercorns, thyme and bay leaves and add to the pot. Stir in the stout, stock and enough water to cover the beef by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 4 hours, covered, stirring occasionally.

After 4 hours, add the onion wedges, parsnips, and carrots, and cook for a 1/2 hour. Add the potatoes and the cabbage wedges and continue cooking until the cabbage is tender, but not limp, about 20 minutes. Remove the cabbage to a plate and allow the corned beef and other vegetables to continue cooking until the meat is tender.

In a separate large saute pan, heat 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onion, and a pinch of salt and saute until tender and beginning to brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, slice the cabbage thinly, gently pressing with a paper towel to remove excess water. Add the cabbage to the onion mixture and toss to coat well with the butter. Cook over medium heat until the cabbage begins to brown.

Remove the meat to a cutting board and slice. Serve at the table with all the vegetables piled onto a serving tray and the sliced meat onto another tray with some of the broth poured over the meat.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/melissa-darabian/corned-beef-and-cabbage-recipe.html

 
Be sure to get the flat cut....it only shrinks 15% versus the point cut which shrinks 45%

Recipe looks good. Many folks I know prefer doing theirs in a slow cooker, so it does not boil all the flavor out of the meat. They put the corned beef (fat side down) on a bed of onion wedges and bring the water ( or a combo of the liquid) just up to the bottom edge of the meat and cook on high the first hour then low for about 4 to 5 hours or until the meat is tender. This is how I am doing mine this year.

 
We love horseradish! The link is not working for me though and

how do you make your corned beef? You know how much I trust your recipes....

Edited to add that I buy Silver Springs brand at Publix. I would love to know if your link is for a different one.

 
Don't have a slow cooker now after the move so that's out. Since

I'm clueless about this meat so I googled flat and point. From what I can figure out the flat is leaner, point has more fat but marbling in it also. Some people use flat but some say the flavor with the marble is better as well as makes it more tender. Obviously you like the flat for shrinkage but do you find a difference with flavor?

 
No, I do not. I buy my corned beef from a local meat shop which makes their own

corned beef. I have not noticed any difference in flavor, but there is more fat floating in the water with the point cut. The flat cut has a fat cap, and I usually trim it a little.The flat cut is all one thickness too, the point cut is not, and shrinks so much that I find it wasteful for the money. Try what you want to start with, then go from there.

 
No right or wrong Orchid. As I stated, our butcher does his own corning in house, and I have also

had the commercial ones already done. I love corned beef too, so it has all been good. However, for those who do their own, I am positive they are wonderful.

 
Great information Karen. Thank you so much! I'm thinking Curious

does it herself so I'm interested in seeing what she does.

 
The link works for me now but I don't remember seeing that

particular jar. It does say on the side it's Silver Springs though. I'll look for it. Thanks

 
Susan in Kentfield has a brilliant recipe for corned beef. It's made the day before

and then baked with a mustard glaze, seriously to die for....

 
I think this is the one they are talking about>>

From: Susan/Kentfield,

Ca Not new and different, but the one I make every yr

Mustard-Glazed Corned Beef Brisket
6 servings

1 4-5 lb corned beef brisket
8 whole black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1 t dry mustard
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup Sherry wine vinegar
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar


Place brisket in large pot. Add water to cover. Cover pot. Refrig 6 hrs or overnight.

Drain brisket. Add water to cover,peppercorns and bay leaves. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 3 1/2 hours. Drain. Cool. Cover and chill overnight.

Transfer brisket to heavy shallow roasting pan, fat side up. Bring brisket to room temp. Preheat 350. Whisk mustards in heavy sm. saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer 5 min. Spread evenly over top of brisket. Bake 45 min.

Peppery Sauteed Cabbage and Noodles
6 servings

1/2 cup butter
6 cups shredded cabbage
2 T sugar
salt & pepper
1 T sesame oil
12 ozs. cooked egg noodles

Melt butter in lg skillet over med-high heat. Add cabbage and saute until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Mix in sugar, salt and pepper. Add noodles and toss to combine. Reduce heat to low and stir until warmed through. Serve immediately. I add 2 T poppy seeds when I make the noodles. Also do not use near as much sesame oil.


http://eat.at/swap/forum/index.php?action=display&forumid=1&msgid=72747

 
I make the peppery sauteed cabbage and noodles frequently- it is really good

It would be perfect with this corned beef recipe.

 
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