When it comes to classic Irish dishes, corned beef and cabbage is a hearty and flavorful meal that is often served on St. Patrick's Day. While the combination of tender corned beef and savory cabbage is delicious on its own, a well-crafted sauce can elevate the dish to new heights. Whether you prefer a creamy, tangy, or spicy sauce, there are endless options to complement the bold flavors of corned beef and cabbage. With the right sauce, you can create a truly memorable and satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends.
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THE BEST CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE WITH HORSERADISH CREAM
Our recipe for corned beef and cabbage is so delicious, we'd like to eat it year-round. The whole spices included in the braising liquid are our secret ingredients (the tangy horseradish cream doesn't hurt, either!). Cabbage and potatoes are cooked in the same pot as the brisket, so everything comes out perfectly tender and infused with flavor.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 4h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Put the corned beef, water, carrots, celery, onion, bay leaves, peppercorns, mustard seeds, juniper, allspice and cloves in a large 6-quart heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with a lid. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to maintain a slow simmer, cover and braise until very tender but not falling apart, about 3 hours. A fork should easily pierce through the meat.
- Transfer the corned beef to a medium bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Set aside.
- Using a slotted spoon or skimmer, remove the vegetables and spices from the cooking liquid and discard. Add the potatoes to the pot and cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add the cabbage to the pot and cover. Boil for 10 minutes. The potatoes should be tender. The cabbage should be cooked through, but not mushy and wilted. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes and cabbage onto a serving platter.
- Slice the corned beef into 1/4-inch thick slices against the grain and place onto the serving platter. Ladle 1 cup of the cooking liquid over the corned beef. Serve warm with the cabbage and potatoes.
- For the horseradish cream: Combine the sour cream, horseradish, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl. Stir well to combine.
MUSTARD SAUCE FOR CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE
A wonderful sweet mustard sauce recipe that came from my mom. We can't have corned beef and cabbage without it!!
Provided by myount19
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook and stir (a whisk works best) over medium heat until thickened (approx. 5 minutes).
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE WITH PARSLEY SAUCE
Provided by Stuart O'Keeffe
Categories main-dish
Time 2h20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place the brisket, brown sugar, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, allspice, cloves, fennel seeds, mustard seeds and peppercorn in a large Dutch oven or pot and cover with cold water by about 2 inches. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the brisket is just fork tender, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. You can check your brisket by lightly pulling against the top of the meat with a fork: If the meat begins to lightly shred, it has cooked long enough. If your brisket needs more time, cover and continue simmering, checking the brisket every 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- Add the carrots and potatoes to the simmering pot, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Remove the vegetables to an oven-safe plate, cover with foil and keep warm in the oven. Add the cabbage to the simmering pot and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove the cabbage to the oven-safe plate, cover with foil and return it to the oven. Remove the corned beef brisket to a rimmed baking sheet, cover with foil and let rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into 1/4-inch slices.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter and mustard in a small saucepan over medium heat until combined. Add the flour and whisk to make a roux. Add the milk while whisking constantly and simmer until the sauce is beginning to thicken, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in the parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on top of the corned beef slices and the vegetables.
FAVORITE CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
It may be the most famous dish to eat on St. Patrick's Day, but this Irish-American corned beef recipe is a favorite at our table all year long. This is how to make corned beef and cabbage. -Evelyn Kenney, Trenton, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h55m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place brisket, contents of seasoning packet, brown sugar and bay leaves in a large Dutch oven or stockpot; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 2 hours., Add potatoes and carrots; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, just until beef and vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes. (If pot is full, remove potatoes and carrots before adding cabbage; reheat before serving.), Add cabbage to pot; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until cabbage is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove vegetables and corned beef; keep warm., For horseradish sauce, strain and reserve 1-1/2 cups cooking juices; skim fat from reserved juices. Discard remaining juices. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in 1 cup reserved juices. Stir in sugar, vinegar and horseradish; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened. If desired, thin with additional juices and season to taste with additional sugar, vinegar or horseradish. , Cut beef across the grain into slices. Serve with vegetables and sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 564 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 1616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE WITH HORSERADISH CREAM SAUCE
Our Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect match for this Irish classic any time of the year.
Provided by [email protected]
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place all the cream ingredients into a medium mixing bowl and whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld (Refrigerated sauce can be kept in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks).
- To prepare corned beef, place brisket, contents of seasoning packet, brown sugar, and bay leaves in a large Dutch oven or stockpot and cover with water. Bring liquid to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 2 hours.
- Remove lid and add potatoes and carrots, then return pot to a boil and reduce to simmer. Cover and cook until beef and vegetables are tender, about 30-40 minutes. Add cabbage and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cover, cooking until cabbage is tender, about 15 minutes. NOTE: If pot gets too full, remove potatoes and carrots before adding cabbage to the pot. Be sure to reheat them before serving.
- Once cooked, remove vegetables from pot and keep warm. Remove beef from the pot and place on a cutting board. Cut beef across the grain into slices.
- On your favorite plate, artfully arrange beef and vegetables and serve the sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts :
CANNED CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
Simplistically quick, tasty, and hearty. Canned corned beef simmered with tomato sauce, herbs, and cabbage (or green beans). A definite meal to add to the weekly dinner menu for busy parents.
Provided by Keani
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brown corned beef in a skillet over high heat for 5 minutes. Add soy sauce, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
- Stir in cabbage and return to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer until cabbage is tender or cooked to your liking, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 96.3 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1911.9 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
CROCK POT CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE WITH MUSTARD SAUCE
I have enjoyed corned beef and cabbage on St. Patty's day my whole life. I can't remember where I found this recipe, but it's the best I have ever had. My very picky mom completely agrees! The mustard sauce is a nice touch but can be completely optional. I love the sauce they serve with their corned beef and cabbage at Kells, so I tried to find something similar and this is what I came up with. I also like to omit the baby potatoes and add extra carrots, serving the dish with mashed potatoes on the side instead. This dish is simple and very tasty.
Provided by Melissa and her Pan
Categories St. Patrick's Day
Time 13h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put veggies in crock pot. Puncture seasoning packet and place on top.
- Put corned beef in, fat side up and add 1.5-2 cups water.
- Cook 8-10 hours on low.
- Add cabbage, pressing into liquid, and cook an additional 2-3 hours on high.
- For the sauce:.
- Combine in small saucepan, bring to simmer, season with salt & pepper, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 652.8, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 222.5, Sodium 2709, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 44
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
Although I can't lay claim to Irish ancestry, St. Patrick's Day is among my favorite holidays-everything about it is so festive, especially the food. Succulent corned beef is part of the magic. -Connie Lou Blommers, Pella, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine first four ingredients; set aside. In a Dutch oven, place corned beef and seasoning packet. Add onions, water and apple juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. , Preheat oven to 350°. Remove brisket from cooking liquid and place in a greased roasting pan. Rub sugar mixture over warm meat. , Bake 15 minutes. Meanwhile, add carrots to cooking liquid. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Cut cabbage into eight wedges, leaving a portion of the core on each wedge; add to carrots. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Thinly slice meat; serve with vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 978mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
Tips for Making the Best Sauce for Corned Beef and Cabbage
- Use a good quality corned beef. The better the corned beef, the tastier the sauce will be.
- Cook the corned beef slowly. This will help to tenderize the meat and make it more flavorful.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your sauce. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
- Use a good quality beer. The beer will add flavor and body to the sauce.
- Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
- Serve the sauce hot over corned beef and cabbage.
Conclusion
There are many different ways to make a sauce for corned beef and cabbage, but the best sauce is the one that you like the best. Experiment with different ingredients and flavors until you find a sauce that you love. Here are some additional tips for making a great sauce:- If you are using a slow cooker, cook the corned beef on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
- If you are using a Dutch oven, cook the corned beef over medium heat for 2-3 hours.
- Add your vegetables to the sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve the sauce immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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