Baked Corned Beef
This tender and flavorful baked corned beef is coated in a sweet and tangy mustard glaze that caramelizes to perfection in the oven.
Ingredients
- •1 flat-cut corned beef brisket (about 3 to 4 pounds) with spice packet
- •1/2 cup brown sugar
- •1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- •2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- •1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- •1/2 cup water or low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Rinse the corned beef brisket thoroughly under cold water to remove excess surface salt, then pat it dry with paper towels.
- 3
Place the brisket fat-side up in a roasting pan or Dutch oven, and sprinkle the included spice packet evenly over the top.
- 4
Pour the water or beef broth into the bottom of the pan around the brisket to keep the meat moist during baking.
- 5
Cover the roasting pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil to trap the steam and moisture.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
- 7
While the beef is baking, whisk together the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and ground cloves in a small bowl to make the glaze.
- 8
Remove the corned beef from the oven, take off the foil, and drain most of the cooking liquid from the pan, leaving a thin layer at the bottom.
- 9
Brush the prepared glaze generously over the top and sides of the warm brisket.
- 10
Return the uncovered pan to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the glaze is bubbling, sticky, and caramelized.
- 11
Let the corned beef rest for 15 minutes before slicing it thinly across the grain for serving.
💡 Chef tips
- For extra flavor, you can surround the brisket with quartered potatoes, carrots, and cabbage during the last hour of baking.
- Leftover corned beef makes incredible sandwiches or hash and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished corned beef is wonderfully tender and juicy, featuring a sticky, sweet-and-savory crust with a rich aroma of warm spices.