3 Ways To Tell If Corned Beef Is Cooked - WikiHow

  1. Step 1 Pre-heat your oven to 325 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (163 to 177 degrees Celsius). 1 Pre-heat your oven to 325 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (163 to 177 degrees Celsius). According to the US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, you should not cook at less than 325 °F (163 °C).[1]
  2. Step 2 Place the beef brisket inside a bag, if desired. 2 Place the beef brisket inside a bag, if desired. You can cook the corned beef similar to how you cook a turkey, in order to seal in the juices.[2]
    • If you are using a bag, you should add 1 tbsp. of flour to the bag and shake it around before adding the brisket.
    • Place the bagged corned beef brisket on a cooking sheet.
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  3. Step 3 Opt to cook the brisket in a roasting pan. 3 Opt to cook the brisket in a roasting pan. Roasting the brisket with some water will give you more chances to check for doneness, although some of the natural juices will escape with the dry heat.[3]
    • Always cook with the fat side up.
    • Fill the lower pan with water. It should cover approximately 1 inch (2.5cm) of the bottom of the brisket.
    • Adding water will improve the moisture of the meat.[4] For a little more dynamic flavor, use ½ of a beer and ½ water.[5]
    • Cover the roasting pan. If you do not have a cover, you can use foil to keep the moisture inside.
  4. Step 4 Set a timer for proper roasting times. 4 Set a timer for proper roasting times. The following instructions should help you ensure the corned beef will be done in time for dinner.[6]
    • If you are using a bag, cook for 2.5 to 3 hours for a 2 to 3 lb (0.9 to 1.4kg) brisket. Cook for 3.5 hours for a 3.5 to 5 lb (1.6 to 2.3kg) brisket.
    • If you are using the roasting pan method, cook for 1 hour per lb. (0.5kg) of meat.
  5. Step 5 Remove the brisket from the oven when the timer beeps. 5 Remove the brisket from the oven when the timer beeps. Set it on the stovetop and remove it from the bag, if necessary.
  6. Step 6 Insert your meat thermometer into the center of the brisket. 6 Insert your meat thermometer into the center of the brisket. If the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius), you can remove it from the heat source and serve it.
    • Aim for an internal temperature between 145 and 160 degrees Fahrenheit (63 to 71 degrees Celsius).[7]
    • Most people prefer to cook corned beef closer to a medium well temperature.[8]
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