Cured Beef Preserved at a Gradual Pace
Untamed Treat: A Mouthwatering Corned Beef Recipe
Food enthusiast and local butcher, Aaron Rocchino, presents a flavorful twist on the classic corned beef recipe that'll leave you craving more. This 12-day cured beef dish, perfected with grass-fed beef, requires patience but promises outrageous texture and flavor.
If you're planning St. Patrick's Day festivities, embrace the rustic vibe of corned beef and cabbage. Aaron suggests using the leaner eye of round cut for those picture-perfect servings on a plate. And remember, fanciness is a no-no for this dish! Leftovers make delightful sandwiches, and just like a French dip, heat any remaining broth to serve on the side.
What's Needed:For the old-fashioned cure, Aaron swears by fine sea salt rather than coarse kosher salt for accurate measurements. Insta Cure No. 1 (a salt with 6% sodium nitrite) is essential for preserving the beef's rosy color. Get it online or ask your local butcher for small amounts.
Preparation:
- Yields: 8-10 servings
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Curing & Cooling Time: 12 days & 4 hours
Ingredients:
For the Cure:- 5 quarts cold water- 2 1/4 cups fine sea salt- 2/3 cups granulated sugar- 4 medium garlic cloves, unpeeled and halved- 2 teaspoons coriander seed- 10 allspice berries- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seed- 4 whole cloves- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick- Small handful black peppercorns- 1/2 medium carrot, large dice- 1/2 small yellow onion, large dice- 1-2 bacon skins (optional)- 1 bunch fresh thyme- 3 fresh bay leaves- 2 tablespoons pink curing salt (Insta Cure No. 1)- 5 lbs beef eye of round
For Poaching:- 4 garlic cloves, peeled- 2 teaspoons coriander seed- 10 allspice berries- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seed- 4 whole cloves- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick- 1/2 medium carrot- 1/2 small yellow onion- 2 sprigs fresh thyme- 3 fresh bay leaves
All the flavors come together in this unique, homemade curing brine for the beef. After weaving the magic of the 12-day cure, poach your perfectly aged corned beef in aromatic broth for an irresistible feast!
Enrichment Data:Embrace the diverse world of corned beef with these thrilling recipe variations:
- Slow Cooker Corned Beef with Cabbage: A tender, flavorful concoction made easy in your slow cooker, with cabbage, carrots, and potatoes.
- Smoked and Shredded Corned Beef: A tangy, juicy rendering of the classic dish, perfect for sandwiches smothered in cheese, sauerkraut, and mustard.
- Whiskey-Glazed Corned Beef: An elegantly glazed beef wonder, characterized by a rich whiskey glaze and tender, succulent meat.
- Roasted Corned Beef and Cabbage with Horseradish Cream Sauce: A scrumptious roasted beef and cabbage dish, accompanied by a tangy horseradish cream sauce.
- Balsamic Corned Beef with Roasted Cabbage: A delicious, balsamic-infused corned beef, with tender cabbage wedges that'll take your taste buds on a polarizing trip.
Registers the old-fashioned cure components for the corned beef, including fine sea salt, granulated sugar, and Insta Cure No. 1, noting that small amounts can be requested from a local butcher or sourced online.
Nutrition facts for served portions of the brisket recipe might showcase the benefits of lean beef, given the specific cut suggested (eye of round), along with the whole-food ingredients in the curing brine and poaching liquids.
Maybe, after mastering the art of this cured beef recipe, one could explore other intriguing recipe variations, such as BBQ pulled brisket, cured and smoked beef, or even a curried beef version, adding an exciting spin to traditional corned beef preparations.
