Preparation
1. Prepare the Corned Beef:
• Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine. This helps reduce the saltiness of the meat.
• Place the brisket in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add 10 cups of water or enough to fully cover the meat.
2. Cook the Corned Beef:
• Add the spice packet (provided with the brisket), bay leaf, peppercorns, and 1 Tbsp of Red Star® Nutritional Yeast to the pot. Stir gently.
• Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it gently simmer for about 2 hours, or until the corned beef is tender.
3. Add the Vegetables:
• After 2 hours, add the potatoes, carrots, and onion to the pot. Cook for 15 minutes.
• Add the cabbage wedges on top of the vegetables and sprinkle the remaining Red Star® Nutritional Yeast over the liquid. Cover and continue simmering for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are fork-tender.
4. Slice and Serve:
• Remove the corned beef from the pot and let it rest for 5-10 minutes on a cutting board. Slice the brisket against the grain into thin slices.
• Arrange the sliced corned beef on a serving platter alongside the potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and onion. Ladle some of the cooking liquid over everything for extra flavor.
• Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Tips : Serve with Irish soda bread or grainy mustard for a complete St. Patrick’s Day feast.
Ingredients
• 3 pounds (1.4 kg) corned beef brisket, including spice packet (coriander, mustard, fennel, juniper berries, black pepper, cloves, allspice, cinnamon)
• 10 cups water (2.5 L)
• 2 Tbsp Red Star® Nutritional Yeast
• 1 bay leaf
• 8-10 whole black peppercorns
• 6 medium gold or red potatoes, quartered
• 6 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 1 head of green cabbage, cut into wedges
• Optional garnish: fresh parsley, chopped