BRINE FOR CORNED BEEF RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine all of the brine ingredients and bring to a boil, then cool.
• In a huge plastic roasting bag (do NOT use a garbage bag), place the beef brisket, the cooled brine, and the 4 garlic cloves.
• Make sure that all of the meat is covered by the brine (cutting the brisket in pieces if you need to), tie off tightly, place in a pot large enough to hold it all, and refrigerate for 6 to 7 days, turning occasionally.
• After the 6 to 7 days, remove brisket from the brine and discard the brine.
• Rinse the meat thoroughly, then place in a Dutch oven or other large pot and add enough water to come up 2/3 to 3/4 of the way up the side of the meat.
• Add the rest of the Simmering Liquid ingredients (peppercorns, mustard seeds, allspice, cloves and garlic), bring to a boil and skim off any foam.
• Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook, covered, for at least 3 hours, but 4 hours doesn't hurt anything. Meat will be SO tender and delicious!

Steps:

• Pour beer into Instant Pot.
• Use seasoning packet as a rub to thoroughly coat corned beef. Place beef in the pot.
• Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
• Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function* . Use the +/- buttons and program the Instant Pot for 70 minutes for a sliceable corned beef, 90 minutes if you want it “fall-apart” tender.
• When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
• Remove corned beef to a cutting board and cover loosely with foil to rest, reserving juices.
• Remove the trivet and place the vegetables into the pot with the reserved juices. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
• Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function* . Use the +/- buttons and program the Instant Pot for 3 minutes.
• When the time is up, quick-release the pressure.
• Slice the corned beef against the grain and serve with vegetables.