 Corned Beef with Apple-Onion Saute
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Total preparation and cooking time: 2¾ to 3¾ hours
Ingredients:
1 boneless corned beef brisket with seasoning packet (2½ to 3½ pounds)
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
5 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1½ cups apple cider or apple juice
Apple-Onion Saute:
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges
1 medium Granny Smith apple, cut into ¼-inch thick slices
1 medium McIntosh apple, cut into ¼-inch thick slices
1 medium Golden Delicious apple, cut into ¼-inch thick slices
½ cup apple cider of apple juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Place corned beef brisket in roasting pan; place coarsely chopped onion and garlic around brisket. Sprinkle contents of seasoning packet over brisket. Add 1-1/2 cups cider; cover tightly with aluminum foil. Braise in 350°F oven 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours or until brisket is fork-tender.
- Meanwhile prepare Apple-Onion Saute. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion wedges; cook 13 to 15 minutes or until onions are lightly brown, stirring occasionally. Add apples, remaining 1 tablespoon butter, cider, brown sugar and thyme; cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until apples are crisp-tender.
- Carve brisket diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Serve with Apple-Onion Saute.
Cook's Tips:
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If seasoning packet is not included with corned beef brisket, substitute 1¼ teaspoons pickling spice.
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