Commercial corned beef can contain sugar and inflammatory oils. Stock up on brisket when it’s on sale, and you’ll always have the start of a great keto meal. If you buy a very large roast, you can use the leftovers to make Reuben Soup, a recipe that will be available in my Cooking Community.
Corned Beef
Ingredients
Brine
- 1 quart water
- 1 cup coarse sea salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sweetener
- 4 cloves garlic crushed to a paste
- 1 tablespoon whole mustard seeds
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 10 whole cloves
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups ice cubes
Corned Beef
- 1 4- to 5-pound brisket
- 3 cloves garlic crushed to a paste
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage optional
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine all the brine ingredients except the ice cubes. Stir well to dissolve the sweetener. Bring the ingredients to a boil, then remove from the heat and let cool.
- Place the brisket in a large freezer-safe bag or glass container. Add the ice cubes to the brine. When the brine is cold, pour it into the bag with the brisket, making sure that the meat is completely submerged. Set the brisket in the refrigerator to brine for at least 3 days or up to 5 days.
- When you are ready to cook the brisket, discard the brine. Rinse the brisket under cold water and place it in a large pot. Add the garlic, pepper, and water. Simmer, covered, for 3 to 4 hours, until the meat is fork-tender, adding water as needed so that the brisket does not dry out.
- If desired, add the chopped cabbage during the last hour of cooking. Leftover corned beef can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Notes
You can also cook the brined brisket in a 6-quart slow cooker on low for 8 hours, adding the cabbage in the last 3 hours of cooking.
Ideas for leftover corned beef:
- Baked Reuben Sandwiches (Cooking Community)
- Reuben Soup (recipe coming March 12 to my Cooking Community)
- Reuben Casserole – Journey to Health, Keto Gatherings, & YouTube
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Corned Beef
Amount per Serving
Calories
285
% Daily Value*
Fat
13.4
g
21
%
Carbohydrates
2.1
g
1
%
Protein
37.6
g
75
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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