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How to cook Corned Beef - Easy St. Patrick's Day Recipe

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Corned Beef

Cultural Context

Corned beef has its roots in Irish cuisine, particularly as a staple for celebrations like St. Patrick's Day. Traditionally, it was made with salt-cured beef, a preservation method that became popular among Irish immigrants in America. Today, corned beef is often associated with Irish-American culture and is enjoyed in various forms, including sandwiches and stews, making it a beloved dish beyond its origins.

IrishIEmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 lb corned beef brisket flat
half a bottle of Guinness
Wolf Rub original
Swiss cheese
sauerkraut
Thousand Island dressing
rye bread

corned beef brisket

🥗Healthier: lean turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork is often more affordable.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: green cabbage

Kale is nutrient-dense, while green cabbage is widely available.

1

Season the 3 lb corned beef brisket flat with a liberal coating of Wolf Rub original.

2

Place the seasoned corned beef in a small casserole dish.

3

Pour in about half a bottle of Guinness over the corned beef.

4

Cover the dish with foil and place it in a 325°F oven for about 2 to 2.5 hours until tender.

5

After cooking for almost 3 hours, remove the corned beef from the oven and let it rest.

6

Trim the fat cap off the corned beef using a knife.

7

Slice the corned beef thin against the grain.

8

Warm up the sliced corned beef for the sandwiches.

9

Assemble the Reuben sandwich by placing a piece of rye bread down, adding Swiss cheese, then the warm corned beef, sauerkraut, and a little Thousand Island dressing on top.

10

Flip the sandwich to finish cooking.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

small casserole dishfoiloven

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Also Known As

Corned Beef and CabbageIrish Corned Beef

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