Juicy, perfectly tender corned beef brisket made sous vide-style, then served with cabbage, carrots, and potatoes for a comforting, classic meal.
1 whole flat or point cut beef brisket, trimmed, about 2250 grams/5 pounds
100 grams kosher salt
10 grams pink salt or 7.5 grams saltpeter
30 grams packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
1 tablespoon allspice berries
6 whole cloves
1 tablespoon ground ginger
6 bay leaves, roughly torn
2 pounds carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and roughly diced
1 head white or green cabbage, cut into 6 to 8 wedges
1. Combine kosher salt, pink salt, and brown sugar in a bowl and rub over brisket.
2. Mix all spices and press onto meat surfaces.
3. Vacuum seal or place in airtight bag, refrigerate 7 days, flipping daily.
4. Remove from bag, rinse off spices, and pat dry.
5. Vacuum seal again and cook sous vide at 180°F for 10 hours.
6. Cool in refrigerator overnight in its liquid.
7. Next day, place cooking liquid, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots in large pot; top with water.
8. Slice beef thinly against grain and place in skillet with 1 cup broth.
9. Set skillet over pot to steam beef as vegetables simmer for 45 minutes.
10. Serve beef hot with vegetables and broth. Optional: serve with spicy mustard.
You can store cooked brisket in the sealed bag in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.
Flat cut brisket slices more evenly, while point cut has more fat and flavor.
Avoid using original packaging for sous vide; always use food-safe bags.
Find it online: https://sousviderecipe.com/corned-beef-sous-vide-recipe/