Corned Beef Brisket | How To Make Corned Beef Brisket

corned beef brisket

🥗Healthier: lean turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Thyme offers a similar aromatic quality, while oregano is more economical.

Open the package of corned beef brisket and place it in the crockpot.

Keep the brine that comes with the brisket in the crockpot for flavor.

Remove the spice package from the brisket and add it to the crockpot.

Add 1/2 diced onion to the crockpot.

Add 1 tablespoon of coarse black pepper to the crockpot.

Add 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning to the crockpot.

Add 2 teaspoons of garlic powder to the crockpot (or 3 whole garlic cloves if preferred).

Add 3 bay leaves to the crockpot.

Pour chicken broth into the crockpot until it reaches the top of the meat (about 32 oz but not all may be needed).

Set the crockpot to low and cook for about 8 hours.

After 4 hours, check the tenderness of the brisket and consider adding cabbage if desired.

Remove bay leaves after cooking.

After 8 hours, check the brisket for tenderness; if not tender enough, cook for an additional 2 hours on high.

Once tender, remove the brisket from the crockpot to cut it.

Garnish with parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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