Drunken Corned Beef

Boiling the corned beef in Guinness® beer imparts a unique and delicious flavor. While it takes some time to cook, this recipe is exceptionally easy. Serve with horseradish sauce or mustard.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 446 Calories

Ingredients

• water to cover
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 carrots, coarsely chopped
• 3 large cloves garlic
• 3 ½ pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet
• 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles dark beer (such as Guinness®)
• 1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), coarsely chopped
• 4 ribs celery, leaves included, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place brisket fat-side up in a large stockpot, along with spice packet and any juices remaining in packaging. Add beer, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, and water to cover; bring to a low boil over medium-low heat. Cover and simmer for 3 1/2 hours. Remove from heat; and let meat rest in cooking liquid, about 20 minutes more.

Step 2

Transfer brisket to platter; cut into thin slices across the grain.