Baked Dijon-Brown Sugar Corned Beef

Steps

1. 1

   Place the corned beef in a large pot of boiling water and boil it over high heat for 1 minute to remove excess salt.

   Start 1-minute timer
2. 2

   Drain the water and pat the corned beef until very dry.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190 °C) (190°C (375 °F)). Line a baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup.

4. 4

   Brush a thick coating of Dijon mustard over the entire piece of beef.

5. 5

   Place the beef, fat side up, on a large piece of foil.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top of the mustard-coated beef.

7. 7

   Wrap the corned beef in the foil, ensuring you keep some space between the top of the meat and the foil.

8. 8

   Wrap the package in a second piece of foil to ensure it is tightly sealed.

9. 9

   Place into the oven and bake for 3 hours.

   Start 3-hour timer
10. 10

    Carefully open the foil and broil the corned beef for 2-3 minutes, watching closely, until the top is bubbly and lightly browned.

    Start 2-minute timer
11. 11

    Let the corned beef rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.

    Start 10-minute timer
12. 12

    Serve with reserved extra Dijon mustard on the side if desired.