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Beer Braised Corned Beef & Irish Vegetables

Beer Braised Corned Beef & Irish Vegetables

By Traeger Kitchen

This Irish roast is braised in dark Guinness beer, stuffed with roasted vegetables, & perfect for a Sunday dinner feast.

Prep Time

5 Min

Cook Time

7 Hr

Pellets

Hickory
Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

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4 Poundcorned beef brisket flat, fat cap at least 1/4 inch thick
1 Tablespoonbrown sugar
1 Tablespoonpickling spice
1/2 Mediumonion, chopped
4 Clovegarlic, minced or smashed
12 OunceGuinness Beer
4 Largecarrots, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch slices
1 Poundsmall red potatoes, washed, halved and cut into 3/4 inch slices
1/2 Headcabbage, cut into wedges
1 Teaspoonfresh thyme
As NeededChopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 2

    Place the corned beef brisket fat-side up on the grill and smoke for 3 hours.

    03:00

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    Super Smoke

    Ingredients
    • 4 Pound corned beef brisket flat, fat cap at least 1/4 inch thick

  • Step 3

    After 3 hours, increase Traeger temperature to 250℉ and preheat for 15 minutes.

    00:15

    250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 4

    Place the corned beef in a Dutch oven or large pot and add the brown sugar, pickling spice, onion, and garlic cloves.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar

    • 1 Tablespoon pickling spice

    • 1/2 Medium onion, chopped

    • 4 Clove garlic, minced or smashed

  • Step 5

    Pour in the Guinness. Cover the pan tightly and let it braise for about 4 to 5 hours, or until tender. Turn the brisket over halfway through the cooking time.

    04:00

    250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

    Super Smoke

    Ingredients
    • 12 Ounce Guinness Beer

  • Step 6

    About an hour before the brisket is done, add in the chopped carrots, cabbage, potatoes, and thyme, and cook covered for 30 minutes to an hour or until the vegetables are fork-tender.

    00:30

    250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

    Super Smoke

    Ingredients
    • 4 Large carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch slices

    • 1 Pound small red potatoes, washed, halved and cut into 3/4 inch slices

    • 1/2 Head cabbage, cut into wedges

    • 1 Teaspoon fresh thyme

  • Step 7

    Allow the meat to rest for at least 10 minutes before you slice and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    • As Needed Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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