Here at Purple Cowboy, we’re big fans of following tradition, especially when those traditions involve food. So, you bet we have a plan for this St. Patrick’s Day! On our menu this holiday: Corned Beef.
We’re following the recipe below from Chow.com to make some unforgettable Corned beef. Join us in cooking up a feast this holiday! But act fast, this recipe calls for curing your own meat for at least three days.
Make a visit to your favorite butcher and start the brine for this delicious recipe this week. When it’s cooked and ready to dig into, open up a bottle of Purple Cowboy Tenacious Red and savor this well-earned treat.
Corned Beef and Cabbage with Horseradish Cream Sauce
From Chow.com
Ingredients:
For the brine:
- 6 cups water
- 3/4 cup kosher salt
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pickling spice
- 1 (5-pound) beef brisket
For the corned beef, cabbage, and sauce:
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 3 large carrots, peeled and cut crosswise into thirds
- 6 medium garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium head green cabbage, cut through the core into 6 wedges
Instructions:
For the brine:
Combine the water, salt, sugar, and pickling spice in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until salt and sugar have dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Poke several holes on all sides of the brisket with a knife or metal skewer and place in a 2-1/2-gallon resealable plastic bag. Pour the brine over the meat (making sure the meat is completely submerged), press out excess air, seal the bag, and place in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Refrigerate for 3 days or up to 1 week.
For the corned beef, cabbage, and sauce:
Remove the beef from brine and brush off any spices that have stuck to the meat. Place in a Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed pot with a tightfitting lid. Add the onion, carrots, garlic, and enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce to a simmer. Skim any foam that floats to the top, cover, and simmer until meat is fork tender, about 2 to 3 hours.
Meanwhile, combine the sour cream, horseradish, mustard, and lemon juice in a medium nonreactive bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Once the beef is fork tender, add the cabbage to the pot, cover, and cook until cabbage is easily pierced with a knife, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove the beef to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Trim fat as desired and thinly slice against the grain. Serve with vegetables and horseradish sauce.