No Images? Click here Corned Beef Brisket, Potatoes, Cabbage, and Carrots There are two basic steps to corned beef: the rub and the cooking. The rub consists of a mix of spices and, more importantly, the salt and nitrites that give corned beef its characteristic hammy flavor. Cooking the brisket after it's been cured is simple—you can essentially just simmer it until tender—but for the best corned beef, you'll want to use low and steady heat for a long time for the juiciest results. The Kitchen Essential Pink Curing Salt More Festive St. Paddy's Day Recipes |