Homemade Corned Beef Recipe - Corn your own beef!

Corn your own beef for a healthy alternative to the chemical-laden store-bought version. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Corning beef is an old-fashioned meat preservation method that was used to keep beef for shorter periods of time before refrigeration was common. You will be amazed at how absolutely delicious homemade corned beef is... believe me, you will never miss store-bought corned beef again once you try this healthier version!

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[davidelo]

I've watched four of your videos today!, absolutely fantastic ! I'm 70 years old and have done all these things many years ago ! It makes me feel so good to see someone who still can do these old ways and teach it to others ! You are a wonderful instructor ! Keep on doing them please!

[robinmckinney]

Howdy !!! I DID this, after watching this video. Must say, I held my breath in anticipation at the results (mostly because I chose to sit that big ole pot full of beef and salted, seasoned water on the counter, not the fridge for the curing time). But I kept reminding myself that Caroline knows what she's doing and THIS is one of the methods people have been preserving meat for eons. First time big successes like this are such confidence builders !!! And Voila !! It turned out amazing, tender and delicious !!!! wooo can't thank you enough, sweet lady !!!

[susanvasquez]

I like warming my spices in a dry pan for a few minutes before adding to the brine. It helps release the oils (and makes the house smell FANTASTIC!). Also, you NEED some juniper berries!! :)

[moonshotacres]

I've been doing this for a couple yrs, I found if you want that lovely pink color without the chemicals use a good non GMO beet powder. It helps make it visually more appealing after brining. Great video!

[rubbnsmoke]

I've been corning my own beef, for a number of years now. I know you don't want to use certain chemicals but if you don't use #1 curing salt/prague powder your meat will not keep that nice pink color when cooked. I also corn venison roasts(you wouldn't believe how delicious it is), pork roasts and loins which are absolutely delicious too, you really should try corning different kinds of meat and roasts. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how it transforms ordinary roasts into delights your family will crave. My parents and brothers are always dropping hints how they can't wait for my next batch. I always tell them ahead of time when I'm going to start corning and to bring over any roasts they want corned. Then after all they have to do is cook it or wrap and freeze it for another time. Personally I corn my stuff for 12-14 days. Tip: I bundle and tie my spices up in cheesecloth to keep all the spices and seeds contained. this keeps the brine neat without having all the spices from getting all over the meat needing to be rinsed off. And BTW, forget the slow cooker/crockpot cooking it all day. 90 minutes in a pressure cooker...DONE.

[oluwa]

I wish you would show the end products on your videos.

[jodibonham]

Carolyn, this is the most amazing recipe! I tried it, and it was FABULOUS!!!! It has now become my one & only recipe for corned beef. Thank you so much for sharing!

[testerintester]

In Germany we call it " beize" around the middle 1800 the people around the world did this all ready and it's THE best way .if you do this with vinegar you will have a good " Sauerbraten"...if you like I will send the original Rezept.
We all should not forget the best way to do all that wonderful cooking all around the world 🌎...thank you very much for doing and show how easy it is.God bless you all

[mrsaguas]

I made this recipe today for St Paddy’s day and it is AMAZING! The best

God bless y’all from Tennessee 🤠

[Angel]

This turned out very good!! I let it go for four days then cooked it slow in dutch oven with carrots and potatoes, cooked some cabbage separately and added last minute. I will do it again in future and I will do a venison one if given the opportunity! Thanks so much for sharing this :)

[catherinebourdon]

Saw the video. Made some using your recipe. It was wonderful! My husband enjoyed it. So much so, he bought extra chuck roast during a recent sale to help me make more to keep on our shelves. Thanks!!

[sheilajaroniewsk]

Huge THANK YOU. I have wanted to do this for a long time, thanks to you and others who have done videos I finally got the courage to take the plunge and started my own brisket today. Can’t wait for it to be done. God bless you. I’m sure you are inspiring many to be more self sufficient.

[Tyronethebone]

What a woman!!! If more people were like her we could turn this world around! Praise the lord!

[alexclark]

Great vid, one tip to enhance would be to show the further process of cooking and eating said corned beef.

[AlDaoust]

You're an excellent presenter. What a great channel!

[thelastsheepdog]

GREAT videos! I have to say no plastic bags, but plastic bucket? We do ours in the sauerkraut crock, you go girl. Any to the person complaining about her handling the meat, leave her alone it's called an immune system.

[seanshootsstuff]

I just came across this channel and I love this lady. She is wonderful.

[mickleblade]

A bay plant on the windowsill? Mine's at the end of the drive and is 10' tall...the window ain't big enough, but you're right, they smell delish!

[mrs]

I could eat corned beef once a week. Love it!

[coyotech]

I love corned beef, and have never seen a recipe for it. I'm going to do this!