How To Cook Corned Beef
AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES If you've never cooked a corned beef or even if you have, this informative post is for you! It's taken me a number of years to master the art of cooking corned beef. The two cuts of corned beef come from the brisket which is located above the front leg on the cow. There are two cuts: point cut and flat cut. The point cut is a bit more round than the flat and has more marbling and fat. The flat cut which is also round is leaner and easier to slice. I've cooked both and both are delicious but I tend to go for the point cut as it is generally less expensive than the flat cut. How much to buy? For the two of us I get a 3 pound or so corned beef. There is a lot of shrinkage when cooking so this is perfect for us - we have a bit left over for sandwiches. For a family of four I would go for 5 pounds when you consider how much they shrink. Figure 3/4 pound per person as a rule of thumb - 1 pound per person if you want le...