Description
Hearty Irish Corned Beef elevates home cooking with tender, flavorful meat slow-cooked to perfection in an instant pot. Robust spices and simple techniques ensure a classic dish that brings comfort and tradition straight to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 (3 pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Nestle the corned beef brisket into the Instant Pot, ensuring it fits comfortably without overcrowding.
- Pour water and beer around the meat, then sprinkle minced garlic and evenly distribute the spice packet contents over the surface.
- Secure the lid, verifying the valve is set to sealing position, and program the Instant Pot to high pressure for 90 minutes at 15 pounds of pressure.
- After the cooking cycle completes, allow the pressure to dissipate naturally for 10 minutes, which helps tenderize the meat further.
- Carefully perform a quick release to eliminate any remaining steam, then gently transfer the corned beef to a cutting board.
- Let the meat rest for 3-5 minutes to redistribute internal juices and make slicing easier.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the corned beef against the grain into thin, uniform slices to maximize tenderness and presentation.
- Serve immediately while warm, optionally accompanied by traditional sides like roasted vegetables or cabbage.
Notes
- Trim excess fat from the brisket before cooking to reduce greasiness and enhance flavor absorption.
- Choose a dark stout or ale for deeper, richer taste when adding beer to the cooking liquid.
- Allow the meat to rest after cooking to help redistribute juices, ensuring each slice remains moist and tender.
- For a low-carb or gluten-free version, replace beer with beef broth or water and omit the seasoning packet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 361 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg