Carrageenan Free Corned Beef and Cabbage
Corned beef and cabbage is one of those deeply satisfying one-pot meals that fills the kitchen with an incredible savory aroma and delivers a full, hearty spread with minimal fuss. The brisket simmers low and slow until it's genuinely fork-tender, soaking up the fragrance of peppercorns, mustard seeds, garlic, and bay leaves along the way. Baby Yukon Gold potatoes and sweet carrots go into the broth next, followed by wedges of green cabbage that turn silky and rich as they cook through — it's a complete meal built entirely in a single pot. What makes this recipe a smart pick for anyone avoiding carrageenan is how straightforward and unprocessed the ingredient list is. Carrageenan tends to sneak into packaged deli meats, pre-seasoned proteins, and store-bought broths, but here you're starting with a whole brisket and building all the flavor yourself from whole spices and aromatics. There's no need for a carton of broth or any processed shortcut — the cooking liquid the beef creates is deeply flavored and does all the heavy lifting. Finishing the platter with a spoonful of that broth, a little whole-grain mustard, and fresh parsley keeps everything clean, bold, and completely in your control.
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6 servings
- 3 lb flat-cut corned beef brisket, with spice packet
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 lb baby yukon gold potatoes, halved
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 small head green cabbage (about 2 lb), cut into 6 wedges through the core
For serving
- whole-grain mustard, for serving (optional)
- fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the corned beef brisket fat-side up in a large Dutch oven or stockpot. Scatter the onion, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and the contents of the spice packet around the meat. Add enough cold water to cover the brisket by at least 1 inch — typically 10–12 cups.
- 2
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours, until the brisket is fork-tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads at least 195°F (90°C). The meat should yield easily when pressed with tongs.
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