Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 2 corned beef briskets with spice packets (3 pounds each)
  • 1 large sweet onion, sliced
  • 12 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup whole peppercorns
  • 8 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 4 quarts water
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar

Instruction

  • Place briskets and contents of the spice packets in a stockpot. Add onion, garlic, salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, basil and oregano. Pour in water and beef broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender., Transfer meat to a broiler pan. Brush with maple syrup; sprinkle with brown sugar. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until beef is glazed. Thinly slice across the grain.