HOMEMADE IRISH CORNED BEEF & RUSSIAN DRESSING TO MAKE REUBEN SANDWICHES
Another dish that I made & served in a restaurant. Takes a while, but is really worth it. You might need to special-order the brisket from your butcher, and you'll have to start brining the meat eight days before you cook and serve it. The *Insta Cure No. 1 is optional, but it's nice to use because it gives the meat its...
Provided by Peggi Anne Tebben
Categories Sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- 1. BRINE/ Pour 6 cups water and beer into large deep roasting pan. Add coarse salt; stir until dissolved. Add sugar; stir until dissolved. If desired, stir in *Insta Cure No. 1. Can get this at meat packing houses or places on line that handle it, such as Sausage Maker. Mix in pickling spices. Pierce brisket all over with tip of small sharp knife. Submerge brisket in liquid, then top with heavy platter to weigh down. Cover and refrigerate 4 days.
- 2. Remove brisket from brine. Stir liquid to blend. Return brisket to brine; top with heavy platter. Cover; refrigerate 4 days.
- 3. Remove brisket from brine. Rinse with cold running water. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead.If you do, wrap corned beef in plastic, cover with foil, and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- 4. COOKING CORNED BEEF : Place corned beef in very large wide pot. Add stout and enough water to cover by 1 inch. Wrap cheesecloth around bay leaves, coriander seeds, allspice, enclosing completely, and tie with kitchen string to secure. Add spice bag to pot with beef; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender, about 2-4 hours. You can also do this in the oven.
- 5. Remove from pot. Allow to cool, wrap in plastic & place in fridge overnight.
- 6. Next day, slice.
- 7. RUSSIAN DRESSING: Make it.
- 8. REUBEN SANDWICHES: Warm the corn beef. Put Russian dressing on 2 slices of bread. Put corned beef, sauerkraut,& swiss cheese on 1 slice of the bread. Place other slice of bread on top. Put butter on grill & lay the sandwich on. Place a heavy cast iron skillet on it to weigh it down. Turn over & do other side. Cut on an angle.
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Faizan Bhinder
[email protected]This recipe is a fail. The corned beef was tough and the Russian dressing was bland.
Abbas rajar Ali
[email protected]Not a fan of the Russian dressing, but the corned beef itself was delicious.
Tumie Lerotholi
[email protected]The instructions were a bit confusing, but the corned beef turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.
Jordan Emmanuel
[email protected]The corned beef was a bit dry for my taste, but the Russian dressing helped to balance it out. Overall, it was a good recipe.
Ridoy and Hasan0
[email protected]My first time making corned beef and it turned out amazing! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Kailey Ash
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The corned beef was moist and tender, and the Russian dressing was the perfect finishing touch.
Nak Bahadar
[email protected]I've made corned beef many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The secret is in the pickling mixture - it really infuses the meat with flavor.
Ali hassan Shah
[email protected]The Russian dressing was the perfect complement to the corned beef. It added a creamy, slightly spicy flavor that really brought the sandwich together.
Jeffrey Boyd
[email protected]Wow! This corned beef was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. I'll definitely be making it again for my next St. Patrick's Day party.
Sarah Nankoomi
[email protected]I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe made me feel like a pro. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the end result was a delicious corned beef that my family loved.
gina Orgada
[email protected]This corned beef recipe is a game-changer! The meat turned out incredibly tender and flavorful, and the Russian dressing added the perfect tangy touch. My Reuben sandwiches were an absolute hit!