Mustard-Glazed Corned Beef & Cabbage Recipe

Photo: Con Poulos/Woman's Day

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes

Serves: 8

This Irish classic takes only 20 minutes of active prep and will satisfy the largest of appetites. You'll want to keep the mustard sauce recipe handy—it's ideal for sandwiches or on grilled chicken come summer.

Recipe Ingredients

• 1 3-lb piece corned beef (with spice packet, if included), trimmed of excess fat
• 1 12-oz bottle pale ale or light beer
• 1 medium onion, halved
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 lb small red potatoes, halved or quartered, if large
• 1 small head green cabbage (about 1 3/4 lb), cut into 8 wedges
• 3⁄4 cup whole-grain mustard
• 1⁄4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp cider vinegar

Recipe Preparation

1. Place corned beef in a large pot. Add the beer, onion, garlic, bay leaves, 1 1/2 cups water and the contents of the spice packet (if included), and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender and easily pierced with a fork, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
2. Heat oven to 375ºF. Transfer the beef to a foil-lined baking sheet. Add the potatoes and cabbage to the pot and simmer, covered, until the vegetables are just tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the mustard, sugar and vinegar. Brush the beef with 3 Tbsp of the mustard mixture and roast until the sauce has thickened and set slightly, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the beef to a cutting board and thinly slice. Serve with the vegetables and remaining sauce.