Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Corned beef

I am making corned beef.
1. Because it is on sale
2. Because I want to try it
3. Because my boy is pretend Irish
4. Because people say its delicious
5. Because Publix tempted me with pictures

I looked everywhere on the internetz for recipes. Too many different kinds.

Later when I am being productive I shall post my new creation. Hopefully it will be great, or at least edible.

Ingredients:
  • 2.3 ish lbs of corned beef in a bag at Publix
  • 5 largely chopped carrots
  • 5 stalks of celery
  • 1/2 sweet onion
  • 2 cups of apple juice
  • 4 gloves of garlic
  • 3 bay leaves
  • Black pepper
  • 1 cabbage chopped in 8 pieces
  • 8 small red potatoes
  • Water
  • 3 tablespoons honey dijon
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • sprinkle of brown sugar
One. In a large pot place corned beef at the bottom. Add carrots, celery, onion, apple juice, garlic, bay leaves and black pepper. Cover with water, bring to a boil and then turn down to simmer. Cook for about 1 hr per lbs of meat. I cooked mine for 3 hours. 

Two. Preheat oven to 400F.  In a small bowl mix honey dijon and honey. 

Three. Remove corned beef and place on a cookie sheet covered with aluminium foil. Place honey dijon sauce on top of roast, covered all top surfaces. Sprinkle a bit of brown sugar. This will make a lovely glaze for your corned beef. Place in the oven for 20 minutes or until glaze is nice and melted. 

Four. In the meantime take out vegetables from simmering water. Add potatoes and cabbage. Bring to a boil and cook for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. 

Five. Slice corned beef against the grain, serve with vegetables and enjoy :) 

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