RECIPE

Made-From-Scratch Corned Beef Brisket

Prep
15m
Cook
6h 30m
Other
144h 0m
Total
150h 45m
Made-From-Scratch Corned Beef Brisket

About this recipe

The best corned beef brisket made from scratch in a slow cooker. An ideally spiced brine infuses loads of flavor and ensures melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.

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Cooking Methods
Braise.Slow Cooker.

Dish Types
Deli.Roasts.Sandwiches & Salads.
Cuisines
American.

Keywords
corned beef brisket recipe,

Serves 8-10

  • 1/ 5

    In a large stockpot combine 1 1/2 quarts (1.5 l) water, brown sugar, kosher salt, Instacure, coriander, mustard seeds, peppercorns, chili flakes, cinnamon, allspice and 3 hand-crushed bay leaves. (Reserve 3 whole bay leaves for later.) Bring to a boil to dissolve salt and sugar. Remove from heat. Add remaining 1 1/2 quarts (1.5 l) of water in the form of ice and water to chill brine quickly. Cool to below 40° F (4° C).

  • 2/ 5

    Lay brisket in a large container and cover with brine. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 6 days, turning every two days.

  • 3/ 5

    Rinse brined brisket, discard brine.

  • 4/ 5

    Place onion, carrot, celery, garlic cloves and remaining whole bay leaves into slow cooker. Top with brisket (cut to fit if you have to) and beef stock. Simmer on low 6 to 7 hours until tender.

  • 5/ 5

    Slice thinly against the grain to serve.

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