Making corned beef brisket is a tradition for St. Patrick’s Day dinner. I simply follow the cooking directions on the package but take it one step further. Corned beef brisket with a mustard glaze adds a subtle sweetness and a nice browned top on the meat.
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Our complete St Patrick’s Day meal includes colcannon and Irish soda bread.
St Patrick’s Day Birthday
Today is my mom’s birthday so St Patrick’s Day has always been a special one. The photo above, from the 1960’s, shows just how much mommy enjoys St Patrick’s Day. I am planning a small birthday get-together for her with traditional Irish dishes.
Don’t confuse beef brisket and corned beef brisket.
Brisket is the name of a particular “cut” of beef, which tells you what part of the cow it came from. Corned Beef is a cut of meat (brisket) that has been cured (or pickled) in a seasoned brine.
Corned beef is a salt-cured beef product. The meat is treated with large grained rock salt, also called “corns” of salt.
How to make corned beef brisket
While the brisket is simmering, prepare the vegetables. Cut the cabbage into wedges.
Peel and cut the carrots.
Simmer the corned beef in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven. When the meat has simmered for a couple of hours, add the carrots and cabbage and continue cooking until tender, about 20-30 minutes.
Corned Beef Brisket with a Sweet Mustard Glaze Recipe
- To make corned beef brisket, begin by removing the brisket from its wrappings and place in a Dutch oven. Cover with water and add the flavor packet that is included.
- Heat to boiling; reduce temperature and allow to gently simmer on the stove top a couple of hours. Add 5 peeled and cut carrots and a head of cabbage that has been cut into wedges. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender.
Mustard Glaze
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Mix together the corn syrup and mustard in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Baste the brisket with the glaze. Broil (about 5-inches from the heat) for about 10 minutes, basting a couple more times until beginning to brown and there is a wonderful caramelized on top.
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I just had breakfast, but looking at your photos made me want dinner now!
Happy Birthday to your mom!
Love cabbage and corned beef but never made it like that. Maybe I'll give it a go.
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looking at your photos had me salivating and I had just eaten.
I cooked my corned beef in the crock-pot for the first time too. I wish I'd known about this glaze. It would have been a nice addition. I'll keep it in mind for the next time.
I have never done that with my corned beef…which I cooked in the slowcooker this week for the first time. I think that..the glaze part… would be a grand addition.
This looks great! Happy Birthday to your mom – my college roommate's mother was born on St. Patrick's Day, too. I still think of her every year.
Happy birthday mom! I adore corned beef and this looks so good. Super photos too! I'm a pretty good photographer but my food shots are always disappointing.
That makes my mouth water. I like corned beef and so does hubby so maybe I'll have to try this.
This looks wonderful!! 🙂 You know, I've never made corned beef in my life, but I've always wanted too. You make it look so easy that maybe I'll give it a try one day. 🙂 Thanks! Happy St. Patrick's Day and Happy Birthday to your Mom! 🙂
A very happy Birthday to your Mom.Enjoy your brunch!
I always enjoy your recipes. Thanks for sharing.
I read your post on storage, and just loved how you have everything organized and easy to find. I must show this to dh,(hint).
Sue
Ooooh, can I come too on Saturday? This looks soooo delicious!
Oh my goodness this looks soooo yummy I am full and it still looks great! Thank you for visiting me! Have a lovely evening so nice to meet ya!~Hugs,
Olivia
I love corned beef! My husband on the other hand, doesn't care for it at all, so none at our house. This looks delicious. Happy Birthday to your Mom!
I love glazed Corned Beef, yours looked amazing. Perfectly caramelized, love it!
Happy Birthday to your mom, sounds like you have a lovely celebration planned!
The pictures of this food made me want to climb through the computer screen this evening. Wow! It looks so delicious! I love visiting your blog.
That looks mouthwatering and I'm not even a big meat eater. Thanks so much for enjoying my bench makeover today. I love your blog too and am about to become a follower as soon as I type this!
I've never been a fan of corned beef but that sure does look good. I cooked one once and it was awful. I do however like Reuben sandwiches.
Happy birthday to your mom
Oh my goodness! We have corned beef & cabbage every St. Patrick's day (we're actually having ours tomorrow) and I have never finished it up under the broiler like you did. That looks SO good I may have to give it a go! Thanks for sharing!
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Happy birthday to your mum – and hope your family will have a lovely celebration and get together tmr 🙂 gotta love family gatherings!
the meat of the brisket looks so tender…hmmm.
Happy Birthday to your Mom! The brisket looks absolutely delicious. Your photos are wonderful, as always!
This really looks wonderful. I'm going to finish mine off that way the next time I make one. Have a great time at Mom's birthday!