Pepper-Apricot Glazed Corned Beef

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Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association

Preparation facts

Total Time: 3 hrs 45 min

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

2- 1/2 to 3- 1/2 -pound boneless corned beef brisket

Glaze:

1/4 cup apricot preserves

1 Tbs red wine vinegar

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 tsp coarse grind black pepper

Directions

Place corned beef brisket in Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring just to a simmer; do not boil. Cover tightly and simmer 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours or until fork-tender.

Combine glaze ingredients in 1-cup glass measure. Microwave on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once.

Remove brisket from water; trim fat. Place on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Brush top of brisket with glaze; broil 2 to 3 minutes or until glazed. Carve diagonally across the grain.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 368

Calories from Fat 233 (63%)

% Daily Value*

39%Total Fat 25g

42%Saturated Fat 8.5g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g

Monounsaturated Fat 12.3g

44%Cholesterol 131mg

63%Sodium 1517mg

6%Potassium 209mg

3%Total Carbohydrate 10g

0%Dietary Fiber 0.1g

Sugars 9g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

49%Protein 24g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

2006-09-07

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