Description
This Baked Corned Beef recipe features a tender and juicy corned beef roast glazed with a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. Slow baked to perfection and finished under the broiler for a caramelized crust, it’s an easy and flavorful dish perfect for family meals or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Corned Beef
- 2-3 pounds corned beef
For the Honey Mustard Glaze
- ⅓ cup honey
- ½ cup coarse grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a very large sheet of aluminum foil and place several paper towels on top. Rinse the corned beef roast and discard the seasoning packet. Pat the roast dry thoroughly with the paper towels, then discard the towels. Place the corned beef fat side up on the foil-lined baking sheet.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, stir together the honey and coarse grain mustard until combined. Reserve ¼ cup of this honey mustard mixture in a separate dish for serving later. Pour the remaining glaze evenly over the top of the corned beef. Sprinkle the light brown sugar evenly over the top of the roast to enhance caramelization during baking.
- Wrap and Bake: Loosely wrap the corned beef with the aluminum foil, creating a tent so there’s space between the meat and foil. This prevents the glaze from sticking to the foil and helps the meat cook evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours to ensure the corned beef becomes tender and juicy.
- Broil for Finish: Remove the roast from the oven and increase the oven temperature to Broil. Carefully open the foil to expose the top of the meat, then return the roast to the oven. Broil for about 3-4 minutes, watching closely, until the glaze is bubbly, caramelized, and lightly browned. Be careful not to burn the glaze as this happens quickly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the corned beef from the oven and allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes to let the juices redistribute. Slice the meat thinly across the grain for maximum tenderness. Serve the slices with the reserved honey mustard sauce on the side.
Notes
- This baked corned beef is moist and juicy with a sticky, sweet honey mustard glaze that adds perfect flavor balance.
- Using coarse grain mustard provides texture and tang, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.
- Resting the meat before slicing ensures tender slices and prevents the juices from running out immediately.
- Be cautious when broiling; the glaze caramelizes fast and can burn if not monitored closely.
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
