Description
This Baked Corned Beef recipe features a tender, juicy corned beef brisket coated with a sticky, sweet honey mustard glaze topped with brown sugar. Slow-baked and finished under the broiler for a bubbly caramelized crust, it delivers a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors ideal for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Corned Beef
- 2-3 pounds corned beef
Honey Mustard Glaze
- ⅓ cup honey
- ½ cup coarse grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Beef: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cover a baking sheet with a very large sheet of aluminum foil, then layer several paper towels on top. Rinse the corned beef roast under cold water and discard the seasoning packet that comes with it. Pat the roast dry thoroughly with the paper towels. Discard the used paper towels and place the corned beef fat side up on the dry foil sheet.
- Make and Apply Glaze: In a small bowl, stir together the honey and coarse grain mustard until well combined. Reserve ¼ cup of this sauce in a separate dish for serving later, then pour the remaining honey mustard mixture evenly over the top of the corned beef. Sprinkle the light brown sugar evenly over the glaze-coated roast.
- Wrap and Bake: Loosely wrap the corned beef with the aluminum foil, creating a tent that allows space around the meat to avoid direct contact with the foil. Place the wrapped beef in the preheated oven and bake for 2 hours, which allows the meat to cook slowly and absorb the glaze flavors.
- Broil for a Glazed Finish: After baking, remove the beef from the oven and increase the oven temperature to Broil. Carefully open the foil tent and place the roast back in the oven. Broil for 3-4 minutes, watching closely to achieve a lightly browned, bubbly glaze without burning. This step caramelizes the glaze for a sticky, flavorful crust.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the corned beef from the oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Slice the beef thinly across the grain for tenderness. Serve warm with the reserved honey mustard sauce on the side.
Notes
- Baked corned beef with honey mustard glaze turns out moist and juicy with a sticky sweet glaze that is irresistible.
- Be vigilant during the broiling step to prevent the glaze from burning quickly.
- Resting the meat before slicing helps retain juiciness and improves texture.
- Serve slices with the reserved honey mustard sauce for extra flavor complement.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 288 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 1553 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.003 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 61 mg
