Slow Cooked Corned Beef for Sandwiches

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Slow-cook two corned beef briskets for sandwiches on your stovetop! Just simmer them with beer, garlic, and bay leaves, then shred the meat and set it out with rolls, mustard, and coleslaw for people to make their own sandwiches.

Submitted by Suze Knisley
Updated on January 12, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 5 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

  • 2 (3 pound) corned beef briskets with spice packets

  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) bottles beer

  • ¼ cup peppercorns

  • 1 bulb garlic cloves, separated and peeled

  • 2 large bay leaves

Directions

  1. Place briskets into a large pot. Sprinkle one spice packet over top; discard remaining spice packet or save for another use. Pour in beer, then add enough water to cover briskets by 1 inch. Add peppercorns, garlic, and bay leaves, cover, and bring to a boil.

  2. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, checking hourly and adding more water if necessary to keep briskets covered, until meat is tender and can be easily pulled apart with a fork, at least 4 hours or up to 5.

  3. Carefully transfer briskets to a cutting board; let rest until they firm up a bit, about 10 minutes. Slice or shred meat, then place onto a platter for serving. Discard cooking liquid or save it for another use.

Cook’s Note

I always make two or three briskets because they go so quickly.

It sounds like a lot of garlic, but no one has ever complained that it tasted too garlicky.

You can use the cooking liquid to simmer cabbage or other vegetables.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of cooking liquid and spices. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

487 Calories
34g Fat
5g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 487
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 43%
Saturated Fat 11g 54%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 2769mg 120%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Protein 34g 68%
Vitamin C 63mg 70%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 731mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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