Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Guinness Braised Corned Beef Brisket Recipe - Reuben Sandwich Recipe

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Ingredients
  • 4-5 Corned Beef Brisket (*flat or point cut)
  • 24 oz - Guinness Extra Stout**
  • Seasoning Packet that comes with the corned beef.
  • 1 tsp - Pickling spice
  • 2 tsp - Granulated Garlic
  • 2 tsp - Granulated Onion
  • 2 tsp - Black Pepper
Directions
  • Remove corned beef from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. (keep seasoning packet)
  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, add 2 tsp vegetable oil over medium high heat.
  • Brown corned beef on all sides, the more browning area the more flavor. (optional but adds flavor)
  • If you're not using a Dutch oven to brown the corned beef, transfer to a dish big enough to hold it along with about 4-5 cups of liquid.
  • Add all of the remaining ingredients, cover tightly with aluminum foil and place into a preheated 350ยบ oven for 2.5-3 hours OR until you can stick a fork into the corned beef and twist like spaghetti.
  • Remove corned beef, strain and reserve the remaining braising liquid.
  • With two forks pull the corned beef apart removing and discarding any remaining excess fat.
  • Pour the strained braising liquid back onto the meat and give a good toss until it's all coated.
* Point cut cut is fattier, but has much more flavor.
**  If you don't want to use the Stout you can substitute leftover black coffee or a non-diet cola soda.  
***  This recipe can also be done in a crock pot.

Enjoy as is or make into Reuben Sandwiches

Reuben Sandwiches (traditional)
  • Add a TBS of butter to a skillet over medium heat, then add one piece of rye bread.
  • Top the bread with the corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and one more piece of rye bread.
  • Toast for 2-3 minutes per side until the cheese is melted.
  • Top with Russian Dressing. (Deli mustard or Thousand Island dressing maybe substituted)
Bagel Reuben Sandwich
  • Add a TBS of butter to a skillet over medium heat and toast an Everything Bagel (or bagel of your choice) for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove bagel and add a mountain of the shredded corned beef to the skillet which gives it even more flavor by slightly browning and caramelizing.
  • Top with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and cover until heated through and the cheese is melted.
  • Transfer to the bagel and top with Russian Dressing. (Deli mustard or Thousand Island dressing maybe substituted)
Enjoy!

4 comments:

  1. Well done Sir!

    I like to add an extra kick to my corned beef by slathering one side of the beef with a good horseradish spiced mustard after browning. I must try your addition of the extra pickling spice, garlic, onion, and pepper. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Thank you very much! I love horseradish and mustard....I'll have to give that a try as well!
      Larry

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  2. I followed your recipe, adding the horseradish mustard coating and it was amazing! I was a little leery of the Guinness Extra Stout as I'm used to using a light beer but it gave the meat and potatoes a fantastic flavor. This recipe makes amazing Rubens!

    Thanks again for sharing!

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  3. That's great to hear and the horseradish and mustard sound like an extra nice touch! Glad you enjoyed it!
    Larry

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