Description
Rich, hearty Corned Beef Roast emerges as a classic comfort dish that speaks to traditional Irish-American cuisine. Succulent meat slow-cooked with aromatic spices promises a memorable meal you’ll savor down to the last tender bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meat Ingredient:
- 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket (with spice packet)
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 cups beef broth (or water)
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard (or Dijon mustard)
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns (if spice packet is missing)
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (if spice packet is missing)
- 2 bay leaves (if spice packet is missing)
- 3 whole cloves (if spice packet is missing)
Vegetable and Aromatics Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped (optional)
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved (optional)
- 1/2 head cabbage, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cleanse the corned beef thoroughly under cool running water, ensuring a meticulous rinse to remove any excess brine, then delicately blot the meat with absorbent towels until completely dry.
- Position the brisket into a spacious slow cooker, heavy-bottomed Dutch oven, or expansive roasting vessel, creating a comfortable resting space for the meat.
- Craft a flavor foundation by introducing aromatic beef broth, crushed garlic cloves, and roughly chopped onions around the meat’s perimeter.
- Enhance the meat’s exterior with a robust mustard coating, massaging the condiment gently across the surface to create a tantalizing glaze.
- Liberally sprinkle the accompanying spice packet, or alternatively, generate a custom seasoning blend using freshly cracked black peppercorns, whole mustard seeds, fragrant bay leaves, and pungent cloves.
- Select your preferred cooking method: for slow cooker, nestle the meat and gently bathe it on low temperature for 8-10 hours or accelerate on high for 4-6 hours; for oven preparation, securely cover and roast at 300°F (150°C) for 3-4 hours until meat becomes fork-tender.
- Introduce hearty root vegetables like carrots and potatoes during the final two cooking hours, allowing them to absorb the rich, savory cooking liquid.
- In the concluding 30 minutes, layer tender cabbage wedges atop the roasting meat to infuse additional depth and texture.
- Once cooking completes, allow the meat to recuperate and settle for 10-15 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and ensure maximum succulence.
- Carve the corned beef against the grain using a sharp knife, creating delicate, melt-in-your-mouth slices that showcase the meat’s tenderness and flavor.
Notes
- Rinsing removes excess salt from the corned beef, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Choose a fatty cut for maximum juiciness and rich taste during slow cooking.
- Mustard creates a delicious crust and helps spices adhere better to the meat’s surface.
- For leaner option, trim visible fat before cooking without compromising tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (Slow Cooker) or 4 hours (Oven)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg