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Chef John?s Corned Beef & Cabbage

Chef John's Corned Beef & Cabbage Recipe: A Classic Comfort Dish

Experience the heartwarming flavor of Chef John's Corned Beef & Cabbage, a dish perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet
  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 3 carrots cut into large chunks
  • 3 celery stalks cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds red potatoes halved
  • 1 small head cabbage cut into eighths

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Combine corned beef and spice packet contents, water, onion, carrots, celery, and salt in a large pot; bring to a simmer, skimming off any foam.
  2. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer until meat is almost fork-tender, about 3 hours.
  3. Add potatoes and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are almost tender, about 30 minutes more.
  4. Place cabbage pieces on top of and around meat, cover, and simmer until cabbage is tender, 20 to 30 minutes more.
  5. Remove meat to a cutting board and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Cut across the grain and serve in a bowl, ladling vegetables and broth over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 29gFat: 20g

Notes

Feel free to customize by swapping potatoes or adding spices. Let the dish rest for optimal flavor and texture.

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