Corned beef and sauerkraut are paired up in this tangy, flavorful recipe. This is a tasty and satisfying meal with sweet-sour flavors.
Recipe Variations
- For a spiced flavor, add the spice packet included in the corned beef or 2 tablespoons of mixed pickling spices.
- Add a few teaspoons of caraway seeds to the corned beef and sauerkraut.
Corned Beef Brisket with Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut, brown sugar, and vinegar team up to give this braised corned beef amazing flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Corned Beef
- Method: Braise
Ingredients
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- 4 pounds corned beef brisket
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cups sauerkraut
- 1 cup vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 medium raw potato
Instructions
- Place the corned beef brisket in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, scatter the sliced onions over the top, and cover with water.
- Cover the pan tightly and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- Rinse and drain the sauerkraut; add to the corned beef with the vinegar and brown sugar.
- Cover and cook for about 2 hours longer.
- Grate the potato and add it to the brisket; cover and cook for 15 minutes longer.
