beer brined corned beef
INGREDIENTS
3 Quart cold water
3 (12 oz bottles) dark lager beer, apple juice, or more water
1 1/2 Cup kosher salt
1/2 Cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon Curing Salt, per pound of meat
5 Tablespoon pickling spice
1 Whole Onion, peeled and thickly sliced
5 Clove garlic, smashed
12 Pound whole packer brisket
1 As Needed Your Favorite Prime Rib Rub
PREPARATION
Steps
1
Brine: In a large stockpot or food-safe pail, combine water, beer, kosher salt, brown sugar, and curing salt. Stir with a long-handled spoon until the salt and sugar crystals have dissolved.
2
Add the pickling spice, onion, and garlic. Transfer the brine to the refrigerator.
3
Add the meat to the brine and weigh it down so the meat is completely submerged. Brine the brisket for 3 to 4 days, stirring once daily.
4
Remove the brisket from the brine, discarding brine. Rinse the brisket thoroughly under cold running water. Sprinkle with prime rib rub seasoning.
5
When ready to cook, Set the Z Grill to 250℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
6
When grill is to temperature, place beef brisket directly on the grill grate and cook until meat reaches an internal temperature of 160℉ (about 4-5 hours).
7
Wrap in a double layer of foil and add 1-1/2 cup water to the meat. Place back on the Z Grill until meat reaches an internal temperature of 204℉ (about 3-4 hours).
8
Let rest for 30 minutes. To serve, carve the meat across the grain into 1/4” slices and transfer to a platter or plates. Enjoy!