High Holiday Corned Beef

Chef Paddy’s High Holiday Guinness Corned Beef is a St. Patrick’s Day classic slow-braised with Guinness, chicken stock, garlic, onion, and whole spices until rich, tender, and loaded with deep holiday flavor. Just the right amount of shenanigans.

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4–8
  • Total Time: 6–8 hours (30 minutes prep)
  • 2 (3-pound) corned beef briskets, spice packets discarded
  • 2 cans Guinness stout
  • 4 cups chicken stock, or enough to cover briskets by 1 inch
  • ¼ cup whole black peppercorns
  • 1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 1 large yellow onion, quartered
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Let’s Get After It

  1. Prepare the Briskets: Place both corned beef briskets into a large pot or Dutch oven. Discard the spice packets and build the flavor from scratch using whole spices.
  2. Add the Liquid: Pour in both cans of Guinness, then add enough chicken stock to cover the briskets by about 1 inch.
  3. Build the Broth: Add the peppercorns, garlic cloves, bay leaves, onion, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, cloves, thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
  4. Bring to a Simmer: Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
  5. Cook Low and Slow: Let the briskets gently simmer for 4 to 5 hours, checking occasionally and adding more chicken stock if needed to keep the meat submerged. Cook until the brisket becomes fork tender and easily pulls apart.
  6. Rest the Meat: Carefully transfer the briskets to a cutting board and let them rest for about 10 minutes.
  7. Slice and Serve: Slice against the grain or shred the corned beef and transfer to a platter. Serve warm with classic sides like cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and whole grain mustard.

Chef Paddy’s Tip

  • The secret to great corned beef is patience. Let it simmer low and slow until the brisket becomes fall-apart tender.
  • The Guinness adds deep malty richness while the whole spices create a more traditional and flavorful broth.
  • This is the kind of meal that fills the house with aroma and turns St. Patrick’s Day into the High Holiday it was meant to be.

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High Holiday Guinness Corned Beef Hash with A1C Audrey Mix

Crispy red potatoes, caramelized onions, tender leftover Guinness corned beef, and bold flavor from Chef Paddy’s blends—this hash brings the High Holiday back to life in one hot skillet. Golden, savory, and built for the morning after.

Ingredients

  • 2–3 cups leftover High Holiday Guinness corned beef, chopped or shredded
  • 3 cups leftover red potatoes, cubed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp A1C Audrey Mix
  • ½ tsp The Shaggy P Shake (optional for added depth)
  • 1–2 tbsp reserved Guinness cooking liquid (optional)
  • Eggs for serving (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the skillet: Place a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil.
  2. Caramelize the onions: Add the diced onion and cook for 6–8 minutes until soft, golden, and slightly caramelized. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Crisp the red potatoes: Add the leftover red potatoes and spread into an even layer. Let them sit untouched for 4–5 minutes to build a crust.
  4. Add the corned beef: Fold in the leftover Guinness corned beef. Mix lightly, then press everything down into the pan.
  5. Season it right: Sprinkle in the A1C Audrey Mix and optional The Shaggy P Shake. Add the Guinness cooking liquid and stir lightly.
  6. Build the crust: Press the hash down and let it cook undisturbed another 4–5 minutes until crispy and browned.
  7. Serve: Plate it up and top with a fried egg and fresh parsley.

Chef Paddy’s Tip

  • Red potatoes hold their shape and crisp up beautifully—perfect for hash.
  • Take your time with the onions—real caramelization builds the base flavor.
  • A1C Audrey Mix brings balanced, everyday flavor that ties the whole skillet together.
  • Don’t rush the crust—let it sit and do its thing.

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