Chef John's Corned Beef and Cabbage
My best corned beef and cabbage recipe braises a beef brisket in a Dutch oven with red potatoes, carrots, and cabbage for hours for an Irish feast.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine corned beef and spice packet contents, water, onion, carrots, celery, and salt together in a large pot or Dutch oven; bring to a simmer, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer until meat is almost fork-tender, about 3 hours. Add potatoes and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are almost tender, about 30 minutes more.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Place cabbage pieces on top of and around meat, cover the pot, and simmer until cabbage is tender, 20 to 30 minutes more.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Remove meat to a cutting board and let rest 10 to 15 minutes. Cut across the grain and serve in a bowl; ladle vegetables and broth over the top.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Serve and enjoy.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)