Apple and Brown Sugar Corned Beef

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 6

Apple and Brown Sugar Corned Beef Recipe

by The Chefin Beef

Prep

20 min

Cook

4 hours 30 min

Ready In

4 hours 50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 cups apple juice
	1/2 cup brown sugar
	1 tablespoon prepared mustard
	2 corned beef briskets with spice packets
	20 small red potatoes , scrubbed
	4 carrots , cut into chunks
	2 onions , cut into 8 wedges
	1 head cabbage , cored and cut into large chunks

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

516

Sugar

22g

Fat

29g

Apple and Brown Sugar Corned Beef is a delicious take on the classic corned beef dish. This sweet and savory recipe adds a new twist to the traditional St. Patrick's Day meal. The apple juice and brown sugar add a layer of sweetness that balances out the saltiness of the corned beef. The brisket is cooked with potatoes, carrots, onions, and cabbage, making it a complete and satisfying meal. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or any time you want to enjoy a hearty meal with family and friends.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	Combine apple juice, brown sugar, and mustard in a bowl and set aside.
3.	Place the briskets in a large roasting pan and sprinkle the spice packets over them.
4.	Pour half of the apple juice mixture over the briskets and add water to just cover the meat.
5.	Cover the pan with foil and bake for 3 hours.
6.	After 3 hours, add the potatoes, carrots, and onions to the pan, and pour the remaining apple juice mixture over everything.
7.	Cover and bake for another hour.
8.	Add the cabbage to the pan and bake, uncovered, for another 30 minutes.
9.	Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

PROS

This Apple and Brown Sugar Corned Beef recipe is easy to prepare and is full of flavor.

The apple juice and brown sugar combination adds sweetness to the dish.

The dish is a complete meal with potatoes, carrots, onions, and cabbage.

It is perfect for St.
Patrick’s Day or any special occasion.

CONS

This dish takes a long time to cook, so plan accordingly.

Corned beef is high in sodium and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Corned beef offers a good source of protein, iron, and zinc. Iron is needed to make hemoglobin in red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. Zinc is important for a healthy immune system. Vegetables like potatoes, carrots, onions, and cabbage provide essential vitamins and minerals, making this dish a healthy choice when consumed in moderation.