"Corned Beef by Alton Brown" is a culinary delight that combines the traditional flavors of corned beef with Alton Brown's unique approach to cooking. This dish is a perfect blend of savory and salty flavors, and it's sure to become a family favorite. In this article, we'll explore the best recipe for corned beef by Alton Brown, providing step-by-step instructions, a list of necessary ingredients, and helpful tips to ensure a perfect outcome. We'll also delve into the history of corned beef and its significance in various cultures. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this mouthwatering dish that's sure to leave you craving for more.
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CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
Feed a crowd with Alton Brown's Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe from Good Eats on Food Network, made savory and tender from a simple brining process.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories main-dish
Time P10DT3h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Place the corned beef, pepper, allspice, bay leaves and salt into a large 8-quart pot along with 3-quarts of water. Cover and set over high heat. Bring to a boil, decrease the heat to low and cook, at a low simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
- After 2 1/2 hours add the carrots, onions, potatoes and celery. Return to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, add the cabbage and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes and cabbage are tender. Remove the bay leaves and serve immediately.
- Place the water into a large 6 to 8 quart stockpot along with salt, sugar, saltpeter, cinnamon stick, mustard seeds, peppercorns, cloves, allspice, juniper berries, bay leaves and ginger. Cook over high heat until the salt and sugar have dissolved. Remove from the heat and add the ice. Stir until the ice has melted. If necessary, place the brine into the refrigerator until it reaches a temperature of 45 degrees F. Once it has cooled, place the brisket in a 2-gallon zip top bag and add the brine. Seal and lay flat inside a container, cover and place in the refrigerator for 10 days. Check daily to make sure the beef is completely submerged and stir the brine.
- After 10 days, remove from the brine and rinse well under cool water. Place the brisket into a pot just large enough to hold the meat, add the onion, carrot and celery and cover with water by 1-inch. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and gently simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until the meat is fork tender. Remove from the pot and thinly slice across the grain.
CORNED BEEF BY ALTON BROWN
Make and share this Corned Beef by Alton Brown recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Onions
Time P10DT3h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place the water into a large 6 to 8 quart stockpot along with salt, sugar, saltpeter, cinnamon stick, mustard seeds, peppercorns, cloves, allspice, juniper berries, bay leaves and ginger.
- Cook over high heat until the salt and sugar have dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and add the ice.
- Stir until the ice has melted.
- If necessary, place the brine into the refrigerator until it reaches a temperature of 45 degrees (I put mine in the refrigerator over night).
- Once it has cooled, place the brisket in a 2-gallon zip top bag and add the brine.
- Seal and lay flat inside a container, cover and place in the refrigerator for 10 days.
- Check daily to make sure the beef is completely submerged and stir the brine.
- After 10 days, remove from the brine and rinse well under cool water.
- Place the brisket into a pot just large enough to hold the meat, add the onion, carrot and celery and cover with water by 1-inch.
- Set over high heat and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover and gently simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until the meat is fork tender.
- Remove from the pot and thinly slice across the grain.
- My Crock pot method:.
- After 10 days, remove from the brine and rinse well under cool water.
- Place the brisket into bottom of crock pot.
- Add 5 potatoes cut in half and 1 pound baby carrots.
- Turn on high and cook for 2 hours.
- Add whole head of cabbage that you have quartered.
- Make sure you keep cabbage from touching the crock pot so it will not burn.
- Cook another 2 hours on high.
- Slice and serve with the vegetables.
CORNED BEEF
For juicy and tender corned beef, pull out the slow cooker to make it easy. It takes a little longer, but you don't have to babysit the beef quite as much. Corned Beef is distinctively pink because of pink salt (aka Prague Powder #1, aka DQ Cure), a combination of sodium chloride, sodium nitrite and a bit of pink dye, supposedly added to prevent it being confused for regular salt. It's readily available via the Interwebs, but may also be procured from your local butcher shop or kitchenware store. Technically, you can make corned beef without it, but I'd sure miss that color. This recipe first appeared in Season 10 of Good Eats.
Provided by Level Agency
Categories Mains
Time P5DT4h
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place the water in a large 6- to 8-quart stockpot along with the salt, sugar, pink salt, cinnamon stick, mustard seeds, peppercorns, cloves, allspice, juniper berries, bay leaves, and ginger. Cook over high heat until the salt and sugar have dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and add the ice, stirring until the ice has melted. If necessary, place the brine into the refrigerator until it reaches a temperature of 45°F. Once it has cooled, place the brisket in a 2-gallon zip-top bag and add the brine. Seal and lay flat inside a leak-proof container, cover, and refrigerate for 5 days. Check daily to make sure the beef is completely submerged and stir the brine. I like to flip the bag and give the brine a quick massage every day, but that's just me...
- After 5 to 10 days, remove from the brine and rinse well under cool water.
- For slow cooker: Place the brisket into a large slow cooker, add the onion, carrot, and celery, and cover with 1 inch of water, about 2 quarts. Cover and cook on high for 8 hours.
- For stovetop: Place the brisket into a large pot, add the onion, carrot, and celery, and cover with 1 inch of water, about 2 quarts. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and gently simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the meat is fork tender.
- Remove from the pot and thinly slice across the grain. Serve on toasted rye bread or in corned beef and cabbage. Store any uncut leftovers in the cooking liquid.
CORNED BEEF (10 DAYS)
Make and share this Corned Beef (10 Days) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Andi Longmeadow Farm
Categories One Dish Meal
Time P11DT20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place the water into a large 6 to 8 quart stockpot along with salt, sugar, saltpeter, cinnamon stick, mustard seeds, peppercorns, cloves, allspice, juniper berries, bay leaves and ginger. Cook over high heat until the salt and sugar have dissolved. Remove from the heat and add the ice. Stir until the ice has melted. If necessary, place the brine into the refrigerator until it reaches a temperature of 45 degrees F. Once it has cooled, place the brisket in a 2-gallon zip top bag and add the brine. Seal and lay flat inside a container, cover and place in the refrigerator for 10 days. Check daily to make sure the beef is completely submerged and stir the brine.
- After 10 days, remove from the brine and rinse well under cool water. Place the brisket into a pot just large enough to hold the meat, add the onion, carrot and celery and cover with water by 1-inch. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and gently simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until the meat is fork tender. Remove from the pot and thinly slice across the grain.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 842.3, Fat 34.6, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 281.2, Sodium 28712.3, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 28.6, Protein 94.9
Tips:
- Choose a corned beef brisket that is 3 to 4 pounds in weight and has a good layer of fat.
- Brine the corned beef for at least 5 days, but no longer than 10 days.
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven that is big enough to hold the corned beef and the brine.
- Bring the brine to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Place the corned beef in the brine and make sure it is completely submerged.
- Cover the pot and refrigerate the corned beef for at least 5 days, turning it over once a day.
- When you are ready to cook the corned beef, rinse it off and pat it dry.
- Place the corned beef in a large pot or Dutch oven and add enough water to cover it.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until the corned beef is tender.
- Remove the corned beef from the pot and let it cool slightly.
- Serve the corned beef with your favorite sides, such as potatoes, cabbage, and carrots.
Conclusion:
Corned beef is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day or any other special occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make corned beef at home. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!
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