How Do You Make Corned Beef For Sandwiches?
When St. Patrick’s day comes around, corned beef goes on sale almost everywhere. You can buy extra roasts – very inexpensively – and store them in the fridge for two months or more. Later, make unbelievable corned beef sandwiches. They are incredible! Place the corned beef brisket into a large Dutch oven or pot, fat side up. Pour the beer over the roast. Sprinkle the spice packet that comes with the roast over the meat. Add enough water to cover the corned beer. Add the garlic cloves and the onions. Put the peppercorns and the bay leaves in a tea ball infuser and put into the water. Bring the water to a near boil. Cover and then simmer for a good 4 hours – the longer it cooks, the more tender it gets! (Target time is about 1 hour per pound.) Take the meat out of the pot and let it cool for about 15 minutes before cutting. Cooling will make it easier to slice. You can slice or shred it for sandwiches – most likely it will shred easily. If you want nicer slices, cook a shorter time but s
