12 Reviews of From Scratch Home - Corned Beef Brisket

From: LonghornMama

On Jun 8, 2005

Fabulous! We love corned beef and this recipe is SO much better than the corned beef briskets you buy at the store. It actually tastes like real meat; we didn't miss the wierd red color at all. I bought a big trimmed brisket and used half, about 4 pounds, and followed the other recipe ingredients exactly. Simmered in the crockpot, just because I had to go out for a while, and ended up with a wonderful, tender, flavorful, but not overly salty, corned beef. Also, very little fat since my brisket was so well trimmed which was another bonus. One of those Reynolds turkey cooking bags worked great for brining the brisket. Looking forward to Reuben sandwiches tomorrow! Thanks, EdsGirlAngie, for a wonderful idea and recipe!

From: Pets'R'us

On Jul 25, 2005

I am so happy you posted this recipe and that I found it here on Zaar! I used a 4 lb brisket and halved the ingredients. I cooked it my crockpot for 9 hours on low and it was very tender. We had this on sandwiches and with mashed potatoes and cabbage. The flavor was exactly like the salt beef we buy in London (England)exept it did not have that pink color! Many thanks again for a recipe that will be made often!

From: thepoetnmotion

On Mar 29, 2009

I tried this recipe a week ago and was amazed at how well it came out. I followed the recipe exactly with the exception of the meat. Brisket was well over $3.00 per pound so I substituted a bottom round roast that was reduced to $1.80 a pound. It came out tender and in my opinion was better than store bought corned beef.

From: Keolani

On Jan 10, 2007

Made this for St. Patricks day a couple of years ago. I'm not sure why I'm just now getting around to the review. My daughter adores this. It has been her birthday request twice now. She would give this at least 7 stars but since I'm the one who does all the work I'm not 100% convinced it's worth it but it is very good.

From: Chef #1209567

On Mar 20, 2009

Superb recipe, my family loved it.

From: Chef #431830

On Jul 23, 2008

I saw this recipe and it peeked my interest. I did it just as directed and it came out good. It is a little salty for my taste, but the flavor is GREAT! I will maybe try next time with a little less salt. Will definitely try again!

From: Tea Jenny

On Mar 17, 2008

I have never tried to make any thing like ths before, I thought a week in the fridge never, but I was pleasantly surprised. I also cooked mine in the slow cooker and the result was well, wonderfull! the flavour and the tenderness of the meat was like nothing I have made before we had the family for dinner and everyone loved it my D/H said I had exceled my self so Ithink it will be on the menu again and again.Thank's again EdsGirl

From: Chef #934642

On Aug 26, 2008

Fantastic recipe! The first time was a little salty, but the second time I cut the brine recipe in half and used it on a 6# brisket and it was perfect. I am now thinking of preping 2 or 3 briskets at a time for different uses. One of these would make for a great Christmas gift. Just a thought.

From: Chef #1397775

On Sep 28, 2009

I have been looking for a simple how to recipe . This sounds perfect. I will be using venison . I can't believe it is this simple. I paid way too much $$$ for the butcher to make this for me.

From: Gingercook

On Sep 25, 2009

this sounds fantastic and it is just what I was looking for!!! Tired of paying $4-5 for the store stuff. and since I am 90% Irish; this will become a monthly must!!! thank you very for submitting it; can't wait to make it!!! Joan