HOMEMADE IRISH CORNED BEEF & RUSSIAN DRESSING TO MAKE REUBEN SANDWICHES

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HOMEMADE IRISH CORNED BEEF & RUSSIAN DRESSING to make REUBEN SANDWICHES image

Another dish that I made & served in a restaurant. Takes a while, but is really worth it. You might need to special-order the brisket from your butcher, and you'll have to start brining the meat eight days before you cook and serve it. The *Insta Cure No. 1 is optional, but it's nice to use because it gives the meat its...

Provided by Peggi Anne Tebben

Categories     Sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 30

BRINE
6 c water
2 c lager beer ( i just used the beer on tap.)
1/2 c coarse kosher salt
1 c (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 Tbsp *insta cure no. 1 (optional)
1/4 c mixed pickling spices
1 6- to 8-pound flat-cut beef brisket, trimmed, with some fat remaining
SOLUTION FOR COOKING:
1 12-ounce bottle guinness stout or other stout or porter
4 bay leaves
1 Tbsp coriander seeds
2 whole allspice
RUSSIAN DRESSING
3/4 c mayonnaise
1/4 c + 2 - 3 tablespoons **chili sauce
2 Tbsp sour cream
2 tsp chopped, curly parsley leaves
1 Tbsp + 1 teaspoon minced spanish onion
1 Tbsp + 1 teaspoon minced dill pickle
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp grated horseradish
1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
combine & mix well. **determines hotness. use accordingly
REUBEN SANDWICHES
cottage rye bread
corned beef, sliced
russian dressing
sauerkraut
swiss cheese

Steps:

  • 1. BRINE/ Pour 6 cups water and beer into large deep roasting pan. Add coarse salt; stir until dissolved. Add sugar; stir until dissolved. If desired, stir in *Insta Cure No. 1. Can get this at meat packing houses or places on line that handle it, such as Sausage Maker. Mix in pickling spices. Pierce brisket all over with tip of small sharp knife. Submerge brisket in liquid, then top with heavy platter to weigh down. Cover and refrigerate 4 days.
  • 2. Remove brisket from brine. Stir liquid to blend. Return brisket to brine; top with heavy platter. Cover; refrigerate 4 days.
  • 3. Remove brisket from brine. Rinse with cold running water. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead.If you do, wrap corned beef in plastic, cover with foil, and refrigerate until ready to cook.
  • 4. COOKING CORNED BEEF : Place corned beef in very large wide pot. Add stout and enough water to cover by 1 inch. Wrap cheesecloth around bay leaves, coriander seeds, allspice, enclosing completely, and tie with kitchen string to secure. Add spice bag to pot with beef; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender, about 2-4 hours. You can also do this in the oven.
  • 5. Remove from pot. Allow to cool, wrap in plastic & place in fridge overnight.
  • 6. Next day, slice.
  • 7. RUSSIAN DRESSING: Make it.
  • 8. REUBEN SANDWICHES: Warm the corn beef. Put Russian dressing on 2 slices of bread. Put corned beef, sauerkraut,& swiss cheese on 1 slice of the bread. Place other slice of bread on top. Put butter on grill & lay the sandwich on. Place a heavy cast iron skillet on it to weigh it down. Turn over & do other side. Cut on an angle.

TRASH _LORD
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The corned beef is always tender and flavorful and the Russian dressing is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rizwana Javaid
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This was my first time making corned beef and it turned out amazing! The beef was so tender and flavorful and the Russian dressing was the perfect addition. I served it on rye bread with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese and it was the perfect St. Patrick'


Patience Makungu
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The corned beef is always tender and flavorful and the Russian dressing is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!


genesis_queen
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the corned beef is always so tender and flavorful. I also love the Russian dressing. It's the perfect addition to the sandwich. I always serve it on rye bread with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese.


Rastab Ali shah
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This was my first time making corned beef and it was delicious! The beef was so tender and the Russian dressing was the perfect addition. I served it on rye bread with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese and it was the perfect St. Patrick's Day meal.


Mike Rallings
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This was a really great recipe. I made it for a few friends on St. Patrick's Day and they all loved it. The corned beef was tender and flavorful and the Russian dressing was a perfect addition. I served it on rye bread with sauerkraut and Swiss chees


Dorcas Wangui
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I made this for my family and they loved it. I did feel like my corned beef was a bit tough but I think that's because I didn't cook it long enough. I served it on rye bread with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese. It was the perfect St. Patrick's Day dinne


Alisa Branch
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This was a delicious recipe! The corned beef was cooked perfectly and the Russian dressing was a great addition. I served it on rye bread with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese. It was a perfect St. Patrick's Day meal.


oluwakemi oluyori
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The corned beef was so tender and flavorful. The Russian dressing was also a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Idle Aden
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This recipe is a keeper! The corned beef was so tender and the Russian dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I served it on rye bread with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese. It was a perfect St. Patrick's Day meal.


Z.A Siddiqui
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The corned beef is always tender and flavorful, and the Russian dressing is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.


rosecrystalq_zoey
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This was my first time making corned beef and it turned out great! The beef was so tender and the Russian dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I served it on rye bread with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese. It was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Ahmed Ahmuya
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The corned beef was so tender and flavorful. The Russian dressing was also a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Hasan Mohammad
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This was a great recipe! The corned beef was cooked perfectly and the Russian dressing was delicious. I served it on rye bread with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese. It was a perfect St. Patrick's Day meal.


Joshua_24_15
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The corned beef is always tender and flavorful, and the Russian dressing is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lesego Mametja
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This recipe is a keeper! The corned beef was so tender and the Russian dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I served it on rye bread with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese. It was a hit with my family and friends.


Umaer jutt
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This was my first time making corned beef and it turned out amazing! The beef was so tender and flavorful. The Russian dressing was also a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Rakesh Chand
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I'm not a huge fan of corned beef, but I thought this recipe was delicious. The Russian dressing was especially good. I'll definitely be making this again for St. Patrick's Day.


Suraj Yadav
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My family loved this homemade corned beef! The Russian dressing was the perfect complement to the tender beef and tangy sauerkraut. We'll definitely be making this again.