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Grandma's Guinness Corned Beef Brisket, cooked until fork-tender in a rich stout sauce.

Guinness Corned Beef Brisket: A Festive Irish Tradition


  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Experience the hearty embrace of a perfectly cooked Guinness Corned Beef Brisket, a traditional Irish dish brimming with cultural warmth and flavors.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 pound corned beef brisket in brine solution
  • 1 sweet or yellow onion, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 10 garlic cloves
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 packet pickling spice
  • 1 tablespoon peppercorns
  • 2 (14.9 ounce) bottles or cans Guinness stout
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300ยฐF.
  2. Rinse the brisket under cool water and pat dry. Place into a 5 to 6-quart Dutch oven.
  3. Top with onion, garlic, brown sugar, pickling spice, peppercorns, bay leaves, and cinnamon sticks.
  4. Pour Guinness over everything, ensuring the brisket is mostly submerged.
  5. Cover and bake for about 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145ยฐF.
  6. Remove from oven, let it rest for 15 minutes, then slice against the grain.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.
  • Resting after cooking keeps the brisket juicy.
  • Pair with traditional Irish sides like soda bread or mashed potatoes.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cook
  • Cuisine: Irish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 oz
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 1560 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg

Keywords: Guinness Corned Beef Brisket, Irish Beef Recipes, St. Patrick's Day Meal