Description
Hearty Irish corned beef and cabbage delivers classic comfort with tender meat and rich, savory flavors. Rustic ingredients blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor a traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal that warms both heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 pounds corned beef brisket
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
Spices:
- 1 spices packet (or)
- 2–3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
Optional Ingredients:
(None specified in the original recipe)
Instructions
- Cleanse the corned beef brisket thoroughly under cold running water, carefully removing excess moisture with paper towels.
- Transfer the brisket into a spacious cooking vessel, completely submerging it with fresh water, then elevate heat to medium-high until liquid reaches a rolling boil.
- Minimize heat to a gentle simmer, incorporate the accompanying spice blend, and allow the meat to tenderize slowly for approximately 120 minutes.
- Gently introduce root vegetables and chopped cabbage into the simmering liquid, ensuring complete submersion and even distribution.
- Secure the pot with a tight-fitting lid, maintaining low heat for an additional 60 minutes until vegetables develop a soft, yielding texture when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the brisket from the cooking liquid, allowing brief resting time before slicing diagonally across the meat’s natural grain.
- Arrange sliced meat alongside colorful vegetables on a serving platter, delicately drizzling the aromatic cooking broth over the components for enhanced flavor and moisture.
Notes
- Pat the corned beef dry thoroughly to help develop a better sear and prevent excess moisture during cooking.
- Use a large, heavy-bottomed pot to ensure even heat distribution and prevent burning or sticking.
- Consider soaking the brisket in cold water for an hour before cooking to reduce saltiness and improve overall flavor profile.
- For a lighter version, trim visible fat from the corned beef and use low-sodium broth to reduce calorie and salt content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg