How to Make Delicious Homemade Corned Beef

🥩Brining the brisket for five days is the key to achieving the perfect texture and flavor of corned beef.

🍺Adding a pint of Guinness to the brine infuses the corned beef with a rich and complex flavor.

🌿The pickling spices, including ginger, coriander seeds, allspice, mustard seeds, juniper berries, cardamom pods, mixed peppercorns, chilies, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves, give the corned beef its signature taste.

⏰Boiling the corned beef for 3.5-4 hours on medium-low heat ensures a fork-tender texture.

🍽️Serve the corned beef with cabbage, carrots, red skin potatoes, and onions for a complete and satisfying meal.

How long does it take to make corned beef?

—Brining the brisket takes 5 days, and cooking the corned beef takes 3.5-4 hours.

Can I use a different type of meat instead of brisket?

—While brisket is traditionally used for corned beef, you can also use other cuts of beef, such as bottom round or eye round.

Can I use a different type of beer instead of Guinness?

—Yes, you can use any dark beer or stout of your choice to add flavor to the brine.

Do I have to make my own pickling spices?

—No, you can also use pre-made pickling spice blends available at grocery stores.

What are the traditional sides to serve with corned beef?

—Cabbage, carrots, red skin potatoes, and onions are commonly served alongside corned beef.

00:00Introduction and overview of making corned beef at home.

02:30Preparing the brine for the corned beef, including salt, pink curing salt, brown sugar, and Guinness.

05:30Adding the pickling spices to the brine and coating the brisket.

06:30Placing the brisket in the brine and refrigerating it for 5 days.

11:00Boiling the corned beef in a stockpot with water and spices for 3.5-4 hours on medium-low heat.

15:00Preparing the traditional sides, including cabbage, carrots, red skin potatoes, and onions.

18:00Serving the corned beef with the prepared sides for a delicious St. Patrick's Day meal.