Corned Beef is a flavor and tender salt-brined cut of beef. Follow any of these three easy methods for making Corned Beef Brisket either on the Stovetop, Instant Pot, or Slow Cooker. After cooking the Corned Beef Brisket is finished in the oven for 15 minutes just to brown it and give it a nice crust. Serve it with my Irish Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes & Cabbage) and Roasted Baby Carrots for a complete mouthwatering meal!!!
This is definitely a recipe that you’ll want to save to be able to refer to three methods for making Corned Beef Brisket. Instead of boiling the traditional cabbage, potatoes, and carrots with or after the brisket, make it more interesting and try my recipe for Irish Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes & Cabbage). It’s a traditional Irish dish that is a mix of rough mashed potatoes and garlic sautéed cabbage with crumbled bacon and green onions on top. Colcannon is a traditional dish for Halloween, a holiday which has ancient Celtic and Irish origins. But in the United States we celebrate the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day by eating what we consider Irish-type dishes and food. My recipe for Roasted Baby Carrots, instead of the traditional bland boiled carrots, is another recipe that is so much more appealing and delicious! This combination will satisfy everyone at the table!!!
Make sure to allow the time needed to make the recipe depending on the cooking method you choose. DO NOT SKIP THE LAST STEP! The last 15 minutes in the oven browns the Corned Beef Brisket and gives it a slight crust which makes all the difference. Also be sure to save some of the au jus to serve with the Corned Beef Brisket. You’ll be glad that you did!
WHY IS IT CALLED CORNED BEEF BRISKET?
Corned Beef is a beef brisket cut that has been salt-cured. The term “corned” comes from the large-grains of rock salt that is used which are also known as “corns” of salt. The Corned Beef Brisket is then boiled in water that is seasoned with a special spice blend of mustard seeds, allspice, coriander, cloves, black peppercorns, and cardamom pods. Brisket is a tough cut of beef that requires a special method of cooking. Corned Beef Brisket is tenderized through the salt-curing process which ensures that it will be easily sliceable and fork tender.
TO MAKE CORNED BEEF BRISKET ON THE STOVE TOP/ OVEN
- Remove Corned Beef from the package and if needed cut the corned beef to fit in a large pot.
- Add enough water to cover the meat by 1-inch higher.
- Add garlic, bay leaf, and the desired amount of the spice packet to the water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
- Simmer for 3 to 4 hours or until meat is fork tender.
- The thickest portion of the meat should be at least 160°F.
- Remove the roast from the pot of water and place in the oven at 350°F for 15 minutes to brown.
- After removing from the oven and let the brisket stand for at least 5 minutes before slicing across the grain.
HOW TO MAKE CORNED BEEF BRISKET IN THE INSTANT POT/ OVEN
- Remove corned beef from the package and if needed cut the corned beef to fit in the Instant Pot.
- Add ½ cup water, garlic, bay leaf, and desired amount of spice packet.
- Set Instant Pot to HIGH PRESSURE.
- For smaller brisket flats (3-4.5 lbs), set time for 45-65 minutes.
- For larger brisket flats, (5 lbs or more), set time for 75-90 minutes.
- Press START button.
- Cook until meat is fork tender or internal temperature in the thickest part reads 160°F.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Remove the roast from the Instant Pot and place in the oven for 15 minutes to brown.
- After removing from the oven and let the brisket stand at least 5 minutes before slicing across the grain.
HOW TO MAKE CORNED BEEF BRISKET IN A SLOW COOKER/ OVEN
- Remove corned beef from the package and if needed cut the corned beef to fit in a slow cooker.
- Add enough water to cover the meat.
- Add the garlic, bay leaf, and the desired amount of spice packet.
- Set slow cooker temperature to HIGH temperature; cook for at least 6-8 hours until fork tender or temperature is at 160°F.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Remove the roast from the slow cooker and place in the oven for 15 minutes to brown.
- After removing from the oven and let the brisket stand at least 5 minutes before slicing across the grain.
OTHER CORNED BEEF BRISKET RECIPES
- Corned Beef Hash and Fried Eggs
- Corned Beef and Cabbage Egg Rolls
- Reuben In A Bowl (Keto)
- Irish Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes & Cabbage)
- Roasted Baby Carrots
Corned Beef Brisket (3 Ways To Make)
Ingredients
- 4.5 lb Corned Beef Brisket, plus enclosed spice packet
- 4 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
Stove Top/ Oven Method
- Remove Corned Beef from the package and if needed cut the corned beef to fit in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the meat by 1-inch higher. Add garlic, bay leaf, and the desired amount of the spice packet to the water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Simmer for 3 to 4 hours or until meat is fork tender. The thickest portion of the meat should be at least 160°F.
- Remove the roast from the pot of water and place in the oven at 350°F for 15 minutes to brown. After removing from the oven and let the brisket stand for at least 5 minutes before slicing across the grain.
Instant Pot/ Oven Method
- Remove corned beef from the package and if needed cut the corned beef to fit in the Instant Pot. Add ½ cup water, garlic, bay leaf, and desired amount of spice packet.
- Set Instant Pot to HIGH PRESSURE. For smaller brisket flats (3-4.5 lbs), set time for 45-65 minutes. For larger brisket flats, (5 lbs or more), set time for 75-90 minutes. Press START button. Cook until meat is fork tender or internal temperature in the thickest part reads 160°F.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the roast from the Instant Pot and place in the oven for 15 minutes to brown. After removing from the oven and let the brisket stand at least 5 minutes before slicing across the grain.
Slow Cooker/ Oven Method
- Remove corned beef from the package and if needed cut the corned beef to fit in a slow cooker. Add enough water to cover the meat. Add the garlic, bay leaf, and the desired amount of spice packet.
- Set slow cooker temperature to HIGH temperature; cook for at least 6-8 hours until fork tender or temperature is at 160°F.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the roast from the slow cooker and place in the oven for 15 minutes to brown. After removing from the oven and let the brisket stand at least 5 minutes before slicing across the grain.
Notes
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