Easy Sous Vide Corned Beef

Ingredients and Weight:

• Corned beef brisket: 3 pounds
• Pickling spices: 1 tablespoon
• Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon
• Coarse salt: 1 tablespoon
• Black peppercorns: 1 tablespoon
• Bay leaves: 3
• Water: 4 cups
• Baby carrots: 1 pound, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
• Celery stalks: 1 pound, cut into 2-inch pieces
• Onions: 1 pound, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• Potatoes: 2 pounds, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• Cabbage: 1/2 head, cut into 1-inch pieces

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• Sous vide: 12-24 hours
• Oven: 45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a vacuum-sealable bag, combine the corned beef brisket, pickling spices, brown sugar, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Add water to the bag until the brisket is just covered.
2. Seal the bag tightly using a vacuum sealer.
3. Submerge the bag in a sous vide bath preheated to 135°F (57°C) and cook for 12-24 hours.
4. Remove the brisket from the bag and place it in a roasting pan.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and cabbage. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Spread the vegetables around the brisket in the roasting pan.
7. Roast in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the brisket is warmed through.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 400 per serving
• Protein: 25 grams
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams
• Fat: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Tender and juicy corned beef
• Flavorful vegetables
• Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any special occasion

User Comments:

• "This was the best corned beef I've ever had! It was so tender and flavorful."
• "I loved that I could cook the corned beef and vegetables all in one dish. It was so easy and convenient."
• "The sous vide method was a great way to cook the brisket perfectly. It was so juicy!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have a sous vide machine, you can cook the corned beef in a Dutch oven on the stovetop. Just simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the brisket is tender.
• If you want the corned beef to have a more intense flavor, you can add more pickling spices to the vacuum-sealable bag.
• To save time, you can use pre-cut vegetables from the grocery store.