Ingredients

  • 8 ounces onions (Chopped)
  • 8 ounces carrots (Chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 4 lbs corned beef brisket
  • 2 cups Guinness stout (Black Lager)
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 1/4 cup pickling spices
  • 4 ounces side bacon (Cooked & Chopped)
  • 6 cups vegetable stock
  • 4 lbs yukon gold potatoes (Chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
  • 1 lb savoy cabbage (Sliced Thin)
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 scallions (Chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons parsley (Chpooed)
  • 2 tablespoons thyme (Chpooed)
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh nutmeg (Grated)
  • 1 cup creamed horseradish

Method

  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
  • Heat Dutch Oven add 1-tablespoon olive oil, bay leaves, vegetables and saute' 4-5 minutes.
  • Add remaining olive oil and sear Beef Brisket on both sides. Add 1/4 cup Guinness Black Lager and reduce by one-half. Add Stout, beef stock, pickling season and cover Dutch Oven. Place in pre-heated oven, reduce to 250°F and braise for 5-6 hours.
  • One hour before the Corned Beef is done start preparing the "Colcannon".
  • In a large pot add vegetable stock, potatoes and fine sea salt. Cook potatoes 10-15 minutes or until they are done. Strain potatoes and reserve water. Add 3 tablespoons butter and hand mash potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Core cabbage and slice very thin. Boil cabbage in potato water and cook until tender. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Hold cabbage warm and strain.
  • In a small saucepan bring cream to a full boil and reduce to a simmer. Wisk in butter, scallions, parsley, thyme, white pepper and nutmeg. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Reseason with sea salt and white pepper to taste.
  • Remove brisket, place on a cutting board to rest before slicing.
  • In a large pan combine cabbage (strained), cream, bacon bits and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Fold in mashed potatoes and remaining butter. Mix Colcannon to a smooth and creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place Colcannon in 6 large bowls and add sliced Corned Beef. Add a tablespoon butter, laddle some Beef Broth over Colcannon and serve.
  • Place a bowl of creamed horseradish on the table.
  • Garnish with sprigs of fresh parsley.