| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 4 hr 10 min |
| Prep: | 10 min |
| Cook: | 4 hr |
| Yield: | about 6 to 8 main course servings |
Ingredients
- 1 (3-pound) corned beef brisket (uncooked), in brine
- 16 cups cold water
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
- 4 whole allspice berries
- 2 whole cloves
- 1/2 large head green cabbage (about 2 pounds), cut into 8 thick wedges
- 8 small new potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), halved
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Serving suggestion: Whole-grain mustard or Horseradish Sauce, recipe follows
- 2 cups roughly chopped boiled red new potatoes, preferably leftover from Corned Beef and Cabbage
- 2 cups diced leftover cooked corned beef
- 1/4 cup corned beef cooking liquid or chicken broth
- 1/2 medium yellow medium onion, grated
- 1/2 clove garlic, mashed with a fork
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 fresh large eggs
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons jarred grated horseradish (with liquid)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Place the corned beef in a colander in the sink and rinse well under cold running water.
- Place the corned beef in a large Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid; add the water, bay leaves, peppercorns, allspice, and cloves. Bring to a boil, uncovered, and skim off any scum that rises to the surface. Cover and transfer pan to the oven, and braise until very tender, about 3 hours and 45 minutes.
- Transfer the corned beef to a cutting board and cover tightly with foil to keep warm. Add the cabbage and potatoes to the cooking liquid and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cabbage to a large platter. Slice the corned beef across the grain of the meat into thin slices. Lay the slices over the cabbage and surround it with the potatoes. Ladle some of the hot cooking liquid over the corned beef and season with pepper. Serve immediately with the mustard or horseradish sauce.
- For the hash: In large bowl, place 1 cup of the potatoes and mash with a fork. Add the remaining 1 cup potatoes, corned beef, cooking liquid, onion, garlic, mustard, thyme, and nutmeg. Season generously with pepper and mix well. Store in the refrigerator overnight.
- Remove the hash mixture from the refrigerator and stir in the parsley.
- Heat 1/4 cup butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the foaming subsides, add the hash mixture and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Using a spatula, press the mixture down into a round cake the size of the skillet. Cook, shaking the skillet occasionally, for 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking, moving the skillet occasionally, until the underside is browned and crusty, about 6 minutes more.
- To flip the hash, set a plate the size of the skillet on top of the pan. Invert the pan so the hash falls on to the plate as an intact cake. Invert the hash onto another plate, cooked-side up. Return the skillet to the heat, raise to medium-high, and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. When the foaming subsides, slide the hash into the skillet cooked-side up. Cook, shaking the skillet occasionally, for 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, shaking the skillet occasionally, until the underside is browned and crispy, about 5 minutes more. Set aside covered with foil to keep warm.
- For the eggs: While the corned beef hash is cooking, combine the water, vinegar and salt in a large skillet and bring to a simmer. Crack the eggs into separate cups. Carefully slide the eggs into the skillet and cook, turning occasionally with a spoon, until firm, about 3 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the eggs and transfer to kitchen towel. Lightly dab the eggs with a kitchen towel to remove any excess water.
- Divide the hash among plates and top with the poached eggs.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, zest, and 2 teaspoons salt. Season generously with pepper to taste. Refrigerate the horseradish sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Reviews
Janet P …
My first time making corned beef, and it was not only the best one I’ve ever had (not because I made it lol ) but was the most tender / moist one I’ve ever eaten.
Great / must make /very easy recipe. Kudos to the food network . You did it again. Made me look like a chef .
I made this Friday for a party I catered. 12 lbs of corned beed. This was amazing. Making again today, smaller portion. You will LOVE it
I made this last night and it was hands down the best corned beef I have ever made. This will now be my go to St. Patrick’s Day meal.
I have been making this for the past several years — perfect recipe! We especially love the horseradish cream.
First time making and tasting this dish. My family enjoyed it very much will do again
Only difference: added remainder of a can of Guinness (left over from Guinness cupcakes) to water. My family said best ever, restaurant quality. I’ve been making corned beef + cabbage for 40 years–wish I’d had this recipe years ago!
In Step 3, it says nothing about pouring off the water or changing pots but then says to braise (. Bring to a boil, uncovered, and skim off any scum that rises to the
surface. Cover and transfer pan to the oven, and braise until very
tender, about 3 hours and 45 minutes.) In braising isn’t the meat browned before adding water? I thin I need more instruction.
surface. Cover and transfer pan to the oven, and braise until very
tender, about 3 hours and 45 minutes.) In braising isn’t the meat browned before adding water? I thin I need more instruction.
Excellent, ACCEPT, I also use carrots , celery and green beans to the potatoes and cabbage.
So
Very tasty! Everything turned out so good! My new go to for corned beef.