Corned Beef Brisket (3 Ways To Make)
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!!!
Servings: 6
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
Nutrition Facts: Serving size 4 oz. (112g)
Calories 210 from fat 130, total fat 15g (23%), saturated fat 6g (29%), cholesterol 75mg (25%), sodium 1040mg(43%), total carb 0g(0%), protein 18g, iron 10%