Corned beef doesn’t have to be cooked in a crock pot. This recipe will show you how to make corned beef in the oven. It’s not as easy as using a crock pot, but it’s definitely worth the effort. The results are delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 beef brisket
- 1/4 cup black peppercorns (ground)
- 1/4 cup coriander seeds (ground)
- 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
2.5 kg (5.5 lb) beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat and silverskin
To ensure that you get the best results, it’s important to cut your brisket into 4-5 pieces. This will make it easier to remove any excess fat and silverskin as well as any tough connective tissue.
Use a sharp knife to remove any tough connective tissue, then trim off any excess fat and silverskin with a sharp paring knife or kitchen shears.
1 tbsp black peppercorns
You’ll need:
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
Black peppercorns are the seeds of the pepper plant, which grows in tropical regions. They have a hot, spicy flavour and aroma and are often used in Asian cuisine and also in some European dishes.
1 tbsp coriander seeds
Coriander seeds are used to make corned beef, but they also have many other uses. They can be bought in bulk at a grocery store or online and are a good source of vitamins and minerals.
In this recipe, the coriander seeds are ground into powder using a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder.
1 tbsp mustard seeds
This recipe calls for 1 tbsp mustard seeds. Mustard seeds are tiny, but they have a strong flavor and are used in many different dishes. They’re often added to marinades and sauces to give them some heat and spice–and they’re also great on burgers!
1/2 cup brown sugar – or to taste
- 1/2 cup brown sugar – or to taste
The brown sugar adds a sweet taste to the meat, so if you want your corned beef more savory than sweet, use less. If you prefer it sweeter, add more brown sugar and let it simmer for an extra hour. The choice is yours!
This is a tasty slow cooked corned beef recipe.
This is a tasty slow cooked corned beef recipe. The ingredients are easy to find and you will have no trouble making it, even if this is your first time cooking with a crock pot. The end result is tender and delicious, so give it a try!
Conclusion
The corned beef is ready to eat when it reaches the desired tenderness. It can be sliced and served with a side dish such as colcannon potatoes or cabbage.
