Instant Pot Corned Beef
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 28 mins
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Pressure Build and Release Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 48 mins
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Servings
4 to 5 servings
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Calories
706 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Corned Beef
Description
Instant Pot Corned Beef uses a 4-pound brisket rinsed and cooked with aromatics including sliced onion, garlic cloves, and pickling spices in water and beer to infuse flavor. Pressure cooking for 85 minutes followed by natural and quick pressure releases tenderizes the meat efficiently. After the meat is removed, the liquid is strained and reduced before adding potatoes, carrots, and cabbage to quickly cook under pressure. The corned beef is sliced thinly against the grain to maintain tenderness and served with a little cooking liquid and optional butter and mustard for added richness.
The vegetables cook to a tender finish while absorbing the beef and spice flavors. The dish balances the hearty, meaty brisket with fresh and soft vegetables, making it suitable for a traditional meal centerpiece, especially for those who enjoy savory comfort food.
The recipe notes advise caution when manually releasing pressure as beer foam can spray liquid. Releasing steam slowly with a heat-safe glove and not covering the valve prevents safety hazards. The cooked corned beef can also be served with an Irish Whiskey-Mustard glaze as an alternate serving style.
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion , sliced (use 1/2 if large)
- 4 cloves garlic , peeled and lightly smashed with the back of a knife
- 2 tablespoons pickling spice (or the seasoning packet that came with your corned beef)
- 2-1/2 cups water
- 4 pound corned beef brisket , rinsed in cool water to remove excess salt/liquid brine
- 12 ounces lager beer nothing too bitter
- 1 pound potato about 1-1/2 inches in diameter), or red-skinned potatoes cut into 1-1/2 inch wedges, tiny size
- 1 head cabbage , cut into 8 wedges
- 1 pound carrot baby
- 1 tablespoon parsley for garnish, chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons butter melted (optional, unsalted
- grainy mustard for serving (optional, or horseradish sauce
Instructions
- Combine onion, garlic, pickling spices, and water in the insert of a 6-quart Instant Pot. Place the corned beef brisket, fat side up, on a rack on top of the onions. Pour beer over the brisket.
- Seal lid and set the unit to HIGH pressure for 85 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 20 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.* Remove corned beef and place on a dish or a cutting board, spooning a bit of the cooking liquid over the top. Cover with foil to keep warm.
- Strain cooking liquid and discard solids. Return 1-1/2 cups of liquid to the Instant Pot and add potatoes, carrots, and cabbage wedges. (Reserve remaining cooking liquid.) Seal lid and set the unit to HIGH pressure for 3-4 minutes, depending on how soft you like your vegetables. Quick release pressure.
- Slice corned beef against the grain. Spoon a little bit of the reserved cooking liquid over the corned beef slices on your platter. Sprinkle parsley over the vegetables, and if desired, drizzle with melted butter. Serve corned beef with mustard.
Notes
- Release pressure slowly and cautiously due to foaming beer to avoid liquid spray; use a heat-proof glove and do not block the vent.
- If too much liquid escapes on first release, reseal and release pressure again after five minutes.
- Serve the corned beef warm, spooning some cooking liquid over slices to maintain moisture.
- Try glazing the cooked beef with Irish Whiskey-Mustard sauce for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 706 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25recipe | |
| Calories | 706kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 3777mg | 157% |
| Potassium | 1422mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 10695IU | 214% |
| Vitamin C | 144mg | 160% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 6.8mg | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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