Main Course Dublin Dream: Irish Red Ale Infused Corned Beef

Why Try This Recipe?

Delicious, Comforting, Easy to make, Perfect for celebrations

Table of Contents

Why Try This Recipe?
Description
When is the Best Time to Make It?
Pairing Ideas
Allergies
Ingredient Substitutions
Inspiration
Storage Instructions

Description

This recipe takes the traditional Irish-American comfort food of corned beef and infuses it with the rich, malty flavors of Irish Red Ale. The beer's sweetness and subtle hints of caramel and toffee perfectly complement the savory, salty corned beef, creating a dish that's bursting with flavor and guaranteed to satisfy.

The corned beef is slow-cooked in the ale, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender and absorb all the delicious flavors. This is a dish that's sure to impress at any St. Patrick's Day celebration, but it's also a great choice for a cozy weekend dinner. The recipe is straightforward and feasible for a home cook, and the result is a visually appealing, mouth-watering dish.

When is the Best Time to Make It?

St. Patrick's Day, Winter months, Weekend family dinner

Pairing Ideas

Serve with boiled potatoes, steamed cabbage, and a pint of Irish Red Ale for a complete, traditional meal.

Allergies

Gluten

Ingredient Substitutions

Feel free to customize this recipe by substituting the listed ingredients with alternatives of your choice from the list below to suit your taste and dietary preferences:

Non-alcoholic beer or beef broth for Irish Red Ale, Turkey Corned Beef for a leaner option

Inspiration

Traditional Irish-American Cuisine, Comfort Food

Cooking Tips

For the most flavor, marinate the corned beef in the ale overnight before cooking.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the Irish Red Ale with a non-alcoholic beer or beef broth.

Storage Instructions

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ingredients

▢ 1 corned beef brisket about 3-4 lbs
▢ 1 Irish Red Ale 12 oz bottle
▢ 1 onion sliced
▢ 3 garlic cloves minced
▢ 1 bay leaf
▢ 1 packet corned beef seasoning (included with corned beef)

steps

Let's make it

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Place the corned beef brisket in the slow cooker.
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Scatter the sliced onion, minced garlic, and bay leaf around the brisket.
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Pour the Irish Red Ale over the brisket.
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Sprinkle the corned beef seasoning packet over the brisket.
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Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the brisket is tender.
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Remove the brisket from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.