How to Make Dutch Oven Crunchy Corned Beef - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about cooking with a cast-iron Dutch oven that just elevates any dish to a whole new level. The slow, even heat of the pot makes for perfectly tender meats and hearty stews, while also allowing for a nice crispy crust to form on the outside. If you're a fan of hearty, comforting meals, then this Dutch Oven Crunchy Corned Beef recipe is a must-try.

Corned beef is a classic comfort food, but when you cook it in a Dutch oven, it becomes something truly special. The meat...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet
  • 4 cups water to cover
  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans amber ale
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 4 red chiles
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 12 peppercorns
  • 4 bay leaves
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon celery salt
  • ¼ teaspoon caraway seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Place corned beef brisket and spice packet in a large Dutch oven with water to cover. Add ale, onion, chiles, garlic, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Combine brown sugar, cloves, ginger, mustard, celery salt, and caraway seeds in a small bowl. Remove corned beef from the cooking liquid and discard aromatics. Rub brown sugar mixture onto the cooked corned beef while still hot.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place the coated corned beef on the hot grill and cook until the coating is crunchy, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    251 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 806mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 229mg