This comforting Dublin-style dish transforms a salty corned beef brisket into a melt-in-your-mouth centerpiece. Slow simmering in water with aromatic spices tenderizes the meat, while carrots, potatoes, onions, and cabbage cook gently in the flavorful broth. The result is a balanced, savory meal with tender vegetables that absorb the beef&# 226;ÂÂs rich essence. Perfect for a relaxed Sunday lunch or a festive St. PatrickâÂÂs Day gathering, it offers a nostalgic, home-cooked warmth that satisfies the whole family. Simple to prepare yet deeply flavorful, this traditional recipe brings the essence of an Irish kitchen to your dining table.
Dublin Sunday Corned Beef & Cabbage
Description
This comforting Dublin-style dish transforms a salty corned beef brisket into a melt-in-your-mouth centerpiece. Slow simmering in water with aromatic spices tenderizes the meat, while carrots, potatoes, onions, and cabbage cook gently in the flavorful broth. The result is a balanced, savory meal with tender vegetables that absorb the beef&# 226;ÂÂs rich essence. Perfect for a relaxed Sunday lunch or a festive St. PatrickâÂÂs Day gathering, it offers a nostalgic, home-cooked warmth that satisfies the whole family. Simple to prepare yet deeply flavorful, this traditional recipe brings the essence of an Irish kitchen to your dining table.Ingredients
Directions
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Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess surface salt.
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Place the brisket in a large stockpot and cover with at least two inches of cold water.
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Add the onion stuck with cloves and the included spice packet (or 1 tbsp pickling spices) to the pot.
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Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer.
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Cover and simmer the brisket for approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender when pierced with a fork.
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About 45 minutes before the end of cooking, add peeled and sliced carrots and cubed potatoes to the pot.
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Add quartered cabbage heads to the pot during the final 20-30 minutes of cooking, pressing them down into the liquid.
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Remove the brisket to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
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Serve the sliced beef alongside the tender vegetables and a ladle of the cooking broth.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1428.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 85.2g132%
- Saturated Fat 34.0g170%
- Cholesterol 442.6mg148%
- Sodium 409.6mg18%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 147.8g296%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
