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Low Sodium Corned Beef and Cabbage

AuthorKelly Jensen
This low sodium corned beef and cabbage recipe is made with brisket, marinated overnight in a delicious flavorful salt-free 'brine.' This has all the great flavors of classic corned beef, with some healthy spice swaps.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American, irish
Servings 8 servings
Calories 449 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade/'Brine'

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • Water to fill

For the Corned Beef & Cabbage

  • 1 4 lb brisket
  • 3 cups water
  • 24 ounces lager beer
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seed
  • 1 small head green cabbage
  • 2 cups baby carrots

Instructions
 

To Make the Marinade/Brine

  • In a plastic bag or bowl with lid: place the brisket in the container, fat side up. Add the onion powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, mustard seeds, ground mustard, celery seed, apple cider vinegar, and enough water to cover the brisket.
  • Mix and allow brisket to marinade for 8-24 hours before being cooked.

To Make the Corned Beef and Cabbage

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place marinated brisket in a large Dutch oven or heavy oven-safe pot with a lid.
  • Add the water, the cover the brisket in the lager beer. Add the onion powder, rosemary, and mustard seed to the top of the brisket. Add more water if needed, the brisket should be submerged.
  • Cover with a lid, then place in the oven to bake for 2 hours. After 2 hours, flip the brisket, and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the oven, add the cabbage and carrots, and for for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Remove the corned beef from the pot, slice against the bias, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 49gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 157mgPotassium: 979mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4456IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 5mg

*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.

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