O’Kee’s Healthy Gray Corned Beef Brisket from Scratch

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3
Healthy and delicious O'Kee's Gray Corned Beef Brisket from Scratch recipe
in Beef

Prep

20 min

Cook

180 min

Ready In

420 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

Brine :
8 cups water
1 1/4 cups kosher salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
Pickling Spice :
1 cinnamon stick , broken into pieces
12 whole juniper berries
8 whole cloves
8 whole allspice berries
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 bay leaves , crumbled
1 beef brisket , or larger , as desired
Corned Beef Dinner :
water to cover
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 pounds celery root ( celeriac ) , peeled and cut into cubes
2 pounds red potatoes , cut into cubes
1 pound rutabagas , peeled and cut into cubes
4 carrots - peeled , halved lengthwise , and cut into 1/2-inch strips
4 parsnips - peeled , halved lengthwise , and cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 onions , sliced
1 head cabbage , cut into eighths

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
330
Sugar
8g
Fat
15g
O'Kee's Gray Corned Beef Brisket from Scratch is a healthier and delicious take on the traditional corned beef brisket dish. This recipe uses a homemade brine and pickling spice, which adds an authentic and homemade touch to the dish. The vegetables included in the recipe add a variety of flavors and nutrients, making this dish a healthy and satisfying meal option that can be enjoyed anytime.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, combine water, kosher salt, and white sugar to make a curing brine.
2.Add cinnamon stick, juniper berries, cloves, allspice berries, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, ground ginger, and crumbled bay leaves to the pot to make a pickling spice.
3.Place the beef brisket in the brine and refrigerate, allowing it to cure for 5-7 days.
4.Rinse the beef brisket and place it in a pot with enough water to cover it.
5.Add sea salt and bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 2-3 hours, until the beef is tender.
6.Add the vegetables and spices to the pot and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender.

PROS

This O’Kee’s Gray Corned Beef Brisket from Scratch recipe is a healthier version of traditional corned beef, as it uses a homemade brine and pickling spice without any artificial preservatives.

It is also packed with nutrients and vitamins from the vegetables and spices used in the recipe.

CONS

The curing process for the beef brisket takes several days, which requires some patience and planning ahead.

The total cooking time for the dish can take several hours, which may not be ideal for those with busy schedules.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This O’Kee’s Gray Corned Beef Brisket from Scratch recipe is a good source of protein and is packed with nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, and fiber from the vegetables used in the recipe.
The spices used in the recipe, such as cinnamon and ginger, are also known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help improve overall health.

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