How to Make Corned Beef

Step by step how to make corned beef.
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Ingredients
Brine
4 quarts water (1 gallon)
1 cup kosher salt (See Note 1)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup mixed pickling spices
2 tsp pink curing salt (See Note 2)
4 garlic cloves minced
Cooking
5 lb beef brisket
4 cups beef broth
1 tbsp pickling spice blend
3 large carrots peeled and cut into 2" pieces
1 lb small red potatoes cut in half
1 head green cabbage core removed and quartered
Instructions
To Make Brine
In a Dutch oven or large stock pot add the water, kosher salt (See Note 1), brown sugar, pickling spice blend, pink curing salt (See Note 2), garlic and stir. Bring to a boil, lower to simmer and cook until salt and sugar have dissolved. Turn off heat and cool.
In a large container or large sealable plastic bag place beef brisket. Pour cooled brining liquid over and cover or seal. Store in a refrigerator for 10 days, turning beef on day 5. On day 10 remove from brining liquid (discard liquid) and follow the directions to cook.
Cooking Methods
Stovetop method: Place the corned beef in a Dutch oven. Sprinkle with one tablespoon of pickling spice blend and pour in 4 cups beef broth. Add potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat, cover and cook for about 3 1/2 hours. Add water if necessary to keep brisket covered. Slice across the grain.
Oven Braised method: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the corned beef in a Dutch oven. Sprinkle with one tablespoon of pickling spice blend and pour in 4 cups beef broth. Add potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Bring to a boil on high heat. Cover and cook in oven for about 3 1/2-4 hours. Add water if necessary to keep brisket covered. Slice across the grain.
How to Cook Corned Beef in an Instant Pot?
Place the corned beef brisket, fat side up, on a rack. Sprinkle with one tablespoon of pickling spice blend and pour in 4 cups beef broth. Lock the lid in place, close vent. Select High Pressure and set or 90 minutes, with a natural pressure release, NOT a quick pressure release.
Remove corned beef and cover with foil to keep warm.
Add potatoes, carrots, and cabbage to liquid in pot. Seal with lid and set to HIGH pressure for 3 minutes. Do a Quick pressure release. Serve with corned beef sliced across the grain.
How to Cook Corned Beef in the Pressure Cooker?
I think the term pressure cooker brings back bad memories or scary stories of exploding kitchen pots, so with a rebranding of the kitchen cooking utensil, a more user friendly name is todays. Instant Pot.
For a 5 pound corned beef brisket. Place corned beef on rack. Sprinkle with one tablespoon of pickling spice blend and pour in 4 cups beef broth.
Lock the lid in place. Select High Pressure and set the timer for 90 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to rest, sealed for 10 minutes, then uncover.
Remove corned beef and cover with foil to keep warm.
Add potatoes, carrots, and cabbage to liquid in pot. Seal with lid and set to HIGH pressure for 3 minutes. Do a Quick pressure release. Serve with corned beef sliced across the grain.
How to Cook Corned Beef in a Slow Cooker?
For a 5 pound corned beef brisket, it needs to be cooked on Low, for about 8-10 hours OR on High for roughly 4-5 hours. Sprinkle with one tablespoon of pickling spice blend and pour in 4 cups beef broth. Adding carrot and potatoes at the half time mark and add the cabbage in the last 2 hours.
Just remember that when ready to serve, slice the brisket against the grain in 1/8 to 1/4" slices. Cutting with the grain and you'll have stringy beef jerky. No bueno. Cut ACROSS the grain!
Notes
1.Kosher salt has much lighter, flakier crystals than table salt, I would cut any recipe that mentions kosher salt in half when using table salt. 1 cup kosher = 1/2 cup table salt.
2. Pink curing salt is made using sodium nitrite that prevents food from going bad and spoiling while it’s being stored for a time. It's also known as Prague powder #1, which is a combination of 6.25% sodium nitrite and 93.75% salt (sodium chloride) and usually some anti caking agents as well as pink dye.
Sodium nitrate is a salt that is often added to jerky, bacon and luncheon meats. Sodium nitrite, on the other hand, is a salt and antioxidant that is commonly used to cure ham and bacon.
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[@gopherbone697]

Idk if you'll see this but I love your channel! I bought a 17lb brisket today that I'll be doing this with. Thank you for all the work you do!

[@KevinIsCooking]

I do indeed see, read and respond to comments here and Thanks so much, it's most appreciated!

[@SaraFJones]

Wow! That looks so good!

[@rosechallenger2894]

I bought all the spices to make the pickling and a 5 lb brisket. I cooked it for 4 hrs in a Dutch oven. It came out perfect. The next day I made Jamaican fry up cabbage and added the corned beef. OMG!!!! It was delicious. Will definitely do it again.

[@KevinIsCooking]

Fantastic! Thanks for trying this one and coming back to let me know Rose.

[@rosechallenger2894]

@@KevinIsCooking you are very welcome. The corned beef only lasted 2 days. Everyone really liked it.

[@janethgarcia8996]

Can you share your recipe please? I also want to use my Dutch oven

[@Benz-rz7bo]

I just got 20 Lbs of beef brisket at the store for like 40 bucks....this is perfect.

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Heck of a deal! I'm jealous.

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Where are you from that it’s so cheap!?

[@chrisbarlow6422]

Sure beats the hell out of buying corned beef already finished at ridiculously high prices

[@elyxur4726]

WOW

[@donovanpitts6907]

You damn near stole that brisket

[@luuvillasanasbastiani7979]

This is the first time that I have already found the big recipe... I have tasted this meat years ago, but I didnt know what was the name finally, I am on the process to make my own corned beef!!! at least!!! thank you!!!

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now that looks awesome!

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Awesome 👏🏽 can’t wait to try this

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Thank you this looks amazing i cant wait to make this

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Thank you so much!!! Sometimes my sons pushed me,haha.iI hope you& your family are happy.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Yum! This looks fantastic!

[@thomas3487]

Great Video Kevin thanks for the brine tips, I like coating a 10 lb corn beef with brown sugar and pouring a couple of Guiness's to cover and using a crock pot cook it low for about 8-10 hours with red potatoes and cabbage comes out great

[@KevinIsCooking]

Thanks Thomas. That Guiness version sounds excellent!

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Thank you for the recipe

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Excellent Presentation Kevin!!!😃 appreciated your history lesson too!👍🌹🐶🌹☕☕☕

[@maroduonez]

I tried it the same way you made and man it's delicious Thank you so much for sharing this recipe

[@KevinIsCooking]

So glad you enjoyed this one!

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Excellent thank you!

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Excellent!

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Definitely trying this :)

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My mouth is watering.

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Thanks for following along Cheng!

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Thank you for the great presentation...I've been craving a Reuben sandwich so this will be my next delectable project.

[@KevinIsCooking]

Excellent, so glad you found me! Enjoy Rosa.

[@rembautimes8808]

Those pickling spices sound so tantalising. Nice end product - looks very tasty

[@KevinIsCooking]

Thanks, hope you give this a go!

[@farhiaaddedadeed1836]

Thank you I will try this

[@greggerblonski3766]

We use this brine and soak time with venison, just keep thickness about same as beef brisket.

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Yum ❤Making this for St Patrick’s Day thank you. 🍀🍀

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It’s too early to be twerking about meat lol 😂

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This is so good! 👍🏼♥️

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I love it.👍

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Using the presser cooker is a great idea .

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I can see your dog approves, I do too 💯

[@kennethwarren4581]

Making one right now.

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Beautiful piece of meat!!!

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My absolute favorite

[@KevinIsCooking]

So glad you enjoyed this one!

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I'm trying this immediately lol mmm

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Man thats alot of juniperberries,so strong,i pick my own from the large junipers high in the sierras,great in stews too Great recipe,thanks!!!

[@briankillian5248]

Jeff... I actually add dill to mine... it's a different level!

[@57koop]

Thank you

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Wow!!!!! Nice

[@douglasjeffries4647]

well I must say I didn't know corned beef was this easy to make, guess I can attempt to make my own now.

[@maeggygrace9892]

Love the video. I got some ideas now to make homemade corned beef than buying those canned ones.

[@KevinIsCooking]

Excellent, thanks Maeggy.

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A buddy of me gave me a Nilgai shoulder, idk why but making corned beef out of it sounded pretty good. I just found this channel and subscribed. I sure don't cook bland. I'm about to binge watch and see what else I can make.

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Glad you found me, lots of tasty grub. I also have another channel that definitely is not bland here too: Silk Road Recipes ( kzbin.info/door/y0sgFeR-_nflguL-2JmQ8w ). Hope fully you subscribe there too. I just started it. :)

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man you've done good its so delish !

[@KevinIsCooking]

Thanks, so glad you enjoyed this one!

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Awesome meal

[@KevinIsCooking]

So glad you enjoyed this one Henry!

[@makemeink7373]

I love how the brown sugar gurgled out little audible bubbles at 1:46 😂

[@douglasjeffries4647]

That was the sugar? LOL I thought the guy just passed wind.

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It's kinda like when I was bathing my grandson

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All i Can Picture is The Viral Gumball Corned Beef Meme

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Thanks a lot for the recipe. I'll try it. And also for not saying ''You may want to...'' ''You may want to...''

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Corn beef and rice is my favorite

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[@KevinIsCooking]

Excellent! Hope you enjoy and thanks for following along. :)

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[@Imajynx1]

Hey how’s it going?! So, are these measurements according to the size of your brisket? I have an about 15-lb corned beef brisket I need to cure, so should I triple the recipe?

You need a lot more subscribers.

[@KevinIsCooking]

Tell me about it! Hopefully you can spread the word!

[@arthurn9237]

WOOOO 👁 KIN TASTE THAT FROM HERE BY KRAKKY ! AND WHAT A SAMMICH THAT'LL MAKE MY GOOOODNESS MY TOUNG B SLAPPIN ME BRAIN OUT

[@KevinIsCooking]

This makes a fantastic corned beef Arthur, enjoy!

[@bentleyspotter]

i wish i could eat that right now

[@ragtimejohn]

Looks so good. Can the brine be reused for another batch?

[@KevinIsCooking]

Great question: No, it is not safe to reuse the brine! Discard the brine solution after use. The brine will contain proteins, blood, and other stuff from the meat that soaked in it. From a food safety standpoint, it is not advisable to reuse brine, even if it is boiled first.

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[@frankyleeroth9578]

What is that great music you're using during the visuals? Thanks in advance! My hubby will try this, thank you also for the instructions!

[@KevinIsCooking]

Thanks Franky. I had the music made for the videos, so it is not commercial. Enjoy the corned beef, it's really worth the wait.

[@uhavemooface]

You waited for 10 days to start the next part of this video that is dedication lol.

[@KevinIsCooking]

Just planned ahead!

[@sahtesarisinmuzaffer]

Hi Kevin. I hope you'll answer my question. In many recipes, brine process takes 5-6 days and boiling takes 4 hours. Does your method make any differences? 90 minutes in pressure cooker seemed more practical to me.

[@KevinIsCooking]

Sorry I missed this one Ahmet. Feel free to brine 5 days if you like, this was how I was taught and also there are many recipes out there that do the 10 day brine. Tick the drop down arrow near the recipe name if on Mobile or the SHOW MORE on desktop for the entire recipe and tips! There are several cooking methods detailed there.

[@sahtesarisinmuzaffer]

@@KevinIsCooking Thank you Kevin. Few months ago, I made corned beef the way you showed and it was perfect.

[@KevinIsCooking]

@@sahtesarisinmuzaffer Excellent, so happy you enjoyed this one!

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Nice tajin

[@1369Lizard]

Nitrite, not Nitrate. Nitrate can be found in Prague #2 for sausage, etc. Your written recipe is correct, just the spoken part was wrong. Thanks for the recipes, I'm looking forward to doing the corned beef and your Pastrami recipes. Love the music!

[@mamawb7915]

Looks fantastic! I see your InstantPot directions say to pressure for 90 minutes. I have a small 2 lb brisket from a small steer. Will I need to reduce the cooking time? If so, can you tell me how long to pressure it? Thanks so much!

[@KevinIsCooking]

I'd go at least an hour. You want all that connective tissue to cook and relax for a tender slice.

[@mamawb7915]

@KevinIsCooking Thank you! I'm really looking forward to trying it. Yours looks delish!

[@adamhenwood581]

What do you think about toasting the spices prior to adding them to the water? Thanks. Nice video

[@KevinIsCooking]

I've never done that so I couldn't say. If you do, come back and let me know and in the meantime I'll keep it in mind the next time I make one myself Adam. Thanks!

[@tonyclifton265]

this gave me a huge jones for corned beef and i just scratched the itch.. massive corned beef sandwich from local deli. happy and burping, now entering food coma. later, peeps

[@Bife_11]

"Corned Beef!"Nicole Watterson

[@geraldinemathews6194]

Dear Kevin Sir Good Evening, .The Cornbeef You made the end product is Awesome with the pink colour that u get.What is the salt that u use for the brine.Do u use Salt petre ,please share with me .Thanks God bless

[@KevinIsCooking]

Geraldine, just tick the drop down arrow near the recipe name if on Mobile or the SHOW MORE on desktop for the entire recipe and tips!

[@zulkifalahmad2347]

Do we need to cook the one that we get from market ?

[@rockface3837]

"CORNED BEEF"

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Gumball Stan XDD

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Just found you, I fell in love with your cooking immediately! Instant fan here!!!

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Excellent, so glad you did. Thanks Richard! Don't forget to Subscribe and tell a friend!

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There's a tail-wagging distraction.

[@patrickkinney4998]

I usually corn pork butts. Takes a lot longer to cure though. About three weeks.

[@bbetros]

Instead of the pink salt and kosher salt can i use sea salt, the sugar, along with the other spices you mentioned to get the same results or taste ?

[@KevinIsCooking]

I've read this, but have not tried it. "Meat cured with sea salt and smoked will not have the characteristic pink color of meat cured with nitrates, but it will have a similar flavor. Sea salt can be used as a substitute for both the Prague powder 1 and the Prague powder 2 types of curing salt."

[@bbetros]

@@KevinIsCooking i see. Ok. Thank you

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I see that Irezumi!

[@AinSophAur31]

Great recipe. I’m new to cooking with this cut of meat. I was thinking about using my smoker with the same brine. Any experience or suggestions for that?

[@KevinIsCooking]

Sure you could. This recipe might assist you. keviniscooking.com/smoked-brisket-brined-dry-rubbed-cherry-wood-smoked/

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That’s called pastrami

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Was trying to get recipe to download but site wont let me

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Tick the drop down arrow near the recipe name if on Mobile or the SHOW MORE on desktop for the entire recipe and tips!

[@johnbenham6933]

Do you only use the flat. Would it work using a full packer brisket. Then cut into pieces that would fit in whatever cooking appliances a person desires.

[@KevinIsCooking]

Definitely John.I trey to get the best looking pieces from the butcher. Depends on what he has available.

[@ginenice4185]

Is there alternative for the pink salt.

[@KevinIsCooking]

If you don't have it, you can still make corned beef, but it is necessary for that vibrant pink color we associate with corned beef. If you don't have or don't want to use curing salt containing sodium nitrite, you can brine meats without it.

[@frederickshields5801]

Hi do you have to rotate the meat for the 10 days it’s brining thanks 👍🏻

[@KevinIsCooking]

I turn it on day 5 Frederick. Full Instructions found here: Tick the drop down arrow near the recipe name if on Mobile or the SHOW MORE on desktop for the entire recipe and tips!

[@donjonson6407]

no stockpots?

[@itaobyrneokeeffe7908]

Magnificent ,I think that butchers nowadays do not leave the meat in the mixture long enough.

[@KevinIsCooking]

Thank you Ita! It's just how I was taught. 😊

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[@Acecool]

The brown sugar you use; is it just white sugar with molasses or is it real brown sugar?

[@jamesmoncada6799]

Did u brine it with room temperature or put it on the fridge?

[@KevinIsCooking]

James, tick the drop down arrow near the recipe name if on Mobile or the SHOW MORE on desktop for the entire recipe and tips, although the answer is brine refrigerated.

[@sno0py954]

Can I do this with any other meats like chicken, Lamb, or goat?

[@KevinIsCooking]

I personally have never tried it. If you do, let me know what you did and how it turned out.

[@benjamindover711]

Does light or dark brown sugar make much difference when brining?

[@KevinIsCooking]

Not that much really. The darker has more molasses than light, so a little sweeter.

[@benjamindover711]

@@KevinIsCooking Thanks! I love dark brown sugar more but am running low And have a whole bag light on hand

[@chrisbarlow6422]

Just out of curiosity I wonder what would happen if you didn’t add any sodium nitrate salt ? I don’t think it would go bad would it? If you cooked it right away ?

[@KevinIsCooking]

If you don't have it, you can still make corned beef, but it is necessary for that vibrant pink color we associate with corned beef. If you don't have or don't want to use curing salt containing sodium nitrite, you can brine meats without it.

[@pkicng210]

How did they corned the beef when there was no refrigeration. I guess tha sodium nitrate was the preservative. I this correct?

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Ollie was the star of this show

[@chriswalls5831]

My new idea cornbeef chips

[@mimib6253]

what if you can't find a brisket for some reason? Do you have any meat alternatives by chance?

[@KevinIsCooking]

A chuck roast or tri-tip come to come, but honestly I have not tried them in this recipe Mimi. If you do please let me know!

[@johnthomas7808]

10 days I would starve to death

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Certain recipes take time, you just need to plan ahead.

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😂😂😂

[@armadillo804]

no worcestershire?

[@faeengine21]

Just curious...your recipe calls for 2 tsp of curing salt but it looks like you used way more than that in the video. How much do you recommed?

[@googlenowimo2055]

Hi,where can i buy those spices..

[@KevinIsCooking]

I get most at any food market or order online.

[@unstoppablezone4980]

So...is this the same as pastrami...or only the starting point? Please advise!

[@KevinIsCooking]

For pastrami go here my friend! keviniscooking.com/how-to-make-pastrami/

[@mayanlogos92]

But if you have stake left overs you can use them to make the corned beef too, right? Or it will not be the same. Yeah, definitely not gonna be the same.. but how bad?

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Glad you stopped by. Could you give me more info or a link to Pete? I'm unaware of who he is actually. Thanks!