Sláinte foodie friends! My mother taught me that Gaelach Irish Toast when I was just a kid. It means “To Your Health!” Now, you may not know that corned beef and cabbage is good for you, but it is!
Like with any other meat that is high in fat, you should watch your portions, but a typical 3 ounce serving is only about 210 calories. Cabbage has lots of vitamin C and is high in folic acid. It has lots of fiber, so it helps to fill you! If you have potatoes with your dinner, leave the skins on for even more nutrients.
This year we’re doing a corned beef brisket and a center cut. I would personally like to see what the difference is between the 2, so why not? For the cabbage we always use savoy. In my opinion it has a much more buttery flavor.
There are different ways to cook a corned beef. My preferred method is braising. I sear the roast in my cast iron pan to brown on all sides.
Place the meat fat side up in a roasting pan. Add the seasoning pack that comes with the roast or blend your own. Cover about half way with stock and some beer.
Cut the cabbage into wedges. Make sure you cut out the core. Place around the corned beef and cook.
Cook low and slow in the oven covered. Cook time will depend on the size of the roast. Read the package for approximate cooking time. Meat is finished when it is fork tender.
I use the leftover meat to make corned beef hash. Leave a comment below if you would like the recipe.
Erin go bragh! Have a great Saint Patrick’s Day! Please enjoy responsibly.