Crunchy Corned Beef in a Dutch Oven

Name: Crunchy Corned Beef in a Dutch Oven
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h 5 min
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 24 fl oz Amber Beer; 12 whole Black Peppercorns; 0.5 cup Brown Sugar; 0.25 tsp Caraway Seed; 0.25 tsp Celery Salt; 3 sticks Cinnamon Sticks; 1 lb Corned Beef; 4 whole Dried Bay Leaves; 0.5 tsp Dry Mustard; 3 cloves Garlic; 0.5 tsp Ground Cloves; 0.5 tsp Ground Ginger; 4 whole Red Chile Sauce; 4 cups Water; 1 whole Yellow Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Irish

Crunchy Corned Beef in a Dutch Oven pairs tender, beer-braised brisket with a crisped exterior for a satisfying contrast of textures. Aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaves mingle with amber ale to create a deep, slightly sweet warmth that complements the beef. It’s a standout centerpiece for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy dinner gathering.

Prep10 mins
Cook4 hrs 5 mins
Serves12
DifficultyMedium

1

Put the corned beef brisket and spice packet in a large Dutch oven and add enough water to cover. Add the ale, onion, chiles, garlic, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 4 to 5 hours.
2

Mix the brown sugar, cloves, ginger, mustard, celery salt, and caraway seeds in a small bowl. Take the corned beef out of the cooking liquid and discard the aromatics. Rub the brown sugar mixture over the cooked corned beef while it is still hot.
3

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
4

Set the coated corned beef on the hot grill and cook until the coating becomes crunchy, 5 to 10 minutes.