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Choosing Corned Beef CutsMy mother-in-law was visiting this weekend and I decided to make our St. Patrick’s day feast a bit early. She is Irish and I thought it would be fun to have the traditional Corned Beef, potatoes, carrots and cabbage while she was here. While shopping for the corned beef it became apparent that I had not done my research. There are two cuts of corned beef; point and flat cut. The point cut is cheaper. Not knowing what to get, I purchased both! We needed two anyways with the crowd we had. I made the point cut in the crockpot. I just added the seasoning packet and let it cook all day. About half way through cooking, I added the cabbage. The flat cut was placed in a roaster pan with potato chunks, carrots, the seasoning packet and water. I roasted it at 300 degrees for 6 hours. What is the Right Beef Brisket Cut to Buy?The Taste TestOut of five adults the winner was the point cut! It turns out that the point cut has more fat which makes it more flavorful and juicy. Both cuts of meat were tasty, but the point cut was the clear winner in our home. Point Cut VS Flat Cut Corned BeefPoint Cut BrisketPoint cut corned beef are rounder and has pointy end. It’s the thicker part of the brisket which generally have more marbling or fat and connective tissue. This is the reason why a lot of people find them to be more flavorful, tender and more juicy. This cut is great Flat Cut BrisketFlat cut corned beef or also called round cut on the other hand are lean and with fat cap. Because it’s leaner, it is easier to slice and it looks better for presentation. This cut is easier to find and cheaper, which is why it’s most used for home corned beef recipes. When well-cooked, flat cuts also offers good flavor. Just make sure to trim the fat cup before cooking or curing when you buy this cut. How to choose the right corned beef?For the record, corned beef is made from the brisket. If you’re going to buy the entire brisket, it has both the flat cut and point cut. To make the corned beef, it is placed in a brine of grains and salt to cure the meat. When selecting your corned beef at the store, feel the meat. The meat should be firm. If it is soft or mushy, it contains too much fat. I thought you would all like to know that the cheaper cut of corned beef nets the best results! Here’s a great tip from my reader Cathy. When cutting meat, make sure to cut across the grain. This would make the meat more tender and easier to chew. Don’t forget to check out our Pressure Cooker Corned Beef RecipeHere are more St. Patrick’s Day recipes to try:Easy Irish Stew Recipe Shamrock Shake Recipe Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe Irish Soda Bread Recipe – a St. Patrick’s Day Tradition Irish Dublin Coddle Crock Pot Version – St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Guinness Stew Pot Pies Recipe Pot of Gold Cupcakes – Chocolate Cupcakes with Lemon Mousse Filling Here’s also a super easy 3 ingredients corned beef recipeRhode Island Novelty ST. Patricks Day Costume Green Leprechaun Top Hat and Beard IRISH TREATS – 30 Dessert Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day or Whenever You Want to Celebrate Like the Irish The Man Cave St. Patrick’s Day Cookbook: More Than 50 Awesome St. Patrick’s Day Recipes For Partying In The Man Cave ST Patrick’s Day Parade Mens and Womens Costume Accessories Set Also try our Pressure Cooker Corned Beef Recipe Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe St. Patrick’s Day Irish Soda Bread Recipe Irish Dublin Coddle Crock Pot Version Guinness Stew Pot Pies Recipe What is the best cut of corned beef to buy?The flat cut is the preferred cut for corned beef, but the whole brisket is used often as well. If you are trying to make the perfect looking meal for corned beef, then make sure you pick up the flat.
Which is better point cut or flat cut corned beef?It's also the best cut of brisket to use for Homemade Corned Beef. The point cut is thicker, smaller, and marbled with more fat and connective tissue than the flat cut. There's a lot more flavor from the extra fat, but not as much meat, which is why it usually gets ground into hamburger meat or shredded for sandwiches.
Which is better corned beef brisket or bottom round?The brisket is located in the front of the steer and is also tough, but fatty as well. The round is a better choice for corned beef, but it's fine to substitute the brisket flat.
How do you pick a good corned beef?To select a good cut, first make sure the meat has a deep red color. Avoid graying meat, as that likely means the cut has been refrigerated for too long. You should also look out for a nice layer of fat over the meat. Note that the meat will shrink as you cook, so pick up generous portions.
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