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Ultimate Corned Beef

Prepare for the ultimate experiment in corning. With this recipe, you’ll make your own corned beef from scratch. It takes two weeks & counting.
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Cuisine Continental

Servings 10 servings
Calories 6041.9 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 192 teaspoon(s) coarse salt; For Corning
  • 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar; For Corning
  • 4 bay leaves; For Corning
  • 1 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme sprig; For Corning
  • 80 ounce(s) beef brisket; For Corning
  • 3 large onions, one spiked with cloves, the others sliced or quartered; For Cooking
  • 1 teaspoon(s) black peppercorns;For Cooking
  • 16 ounce(s) medium carrots, chopped; For Cooking
  • 2 medium white turnips, chopped;For Cooking
  • 5 cloves; For Cooking
  • 2 cup(s) leeks, chopped (1 lb.); For Cooking
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped; For Cooking
  • 1 teaspoon(s) saltpeter; For Corning
  • 1 ounce(s) pickling spice, tied in cheesecloth; For Corning

Instructions

 

  • Corning the beef: Put salt, sugar and saltpeter into a large saucepan with pickling spices tied in cheesecloth.
  • Add bay leaves, thyme and 4 1/2 quarts water.
  • Heat gently until sugar and salt have dissolved.
  • Bring to a boil, then pour into bowl and cool.
  • Add the meat to the bowl and make sure that salt solution covers it.
  • Cover with clean dishtowel and leave to soak in cold place for 2 weeks.
  • Turn the meat occasionally.
  • To Cook: Remove the meat from the brine and wash under cold water.
  • Put into a large saucepan with the clove-spiked onion.
  • Add the celery and peppercorns to the pan.
  • Cover with cold water and bring to a boil slowly.
  • Skim, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Add vegetables to the pan, bring back to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Strain the liquid and use as a sauce over the meat and vegetables.
  • Ready in 2 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 6041.9kcalCarbohydrates: 677.97gProtein: 245.77gFat: 278.93gSaturated Fat: 114.62gCholesterol: 1061.22mgSodium: 469298.05mgFiber: 29.61gSugar: 537.45g

Keyword Beef, Carrots, Vegetables
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