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Carnitas-Style Corned Beef
Tender, deeply savory corned beef transforms into crispy-edged shreds when finished carnitas-style, building rich umami flavors with stout beer and smoked paprika that beg for a spoonful of silky gravy.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 10m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 1h 55m👤 Ali📖 gimmesomeoven
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●cutting board
- ●bowl
- ●strainer
- ●whisk
- ●baking sheet
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prep the corned beef. Cut the beef into 3-inch chunks. Place the sliced onion and smashed garlic in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Set the corned beef on top of the onions, sprinkled with the spice packet. Pour in the beer and water, then add the bay leaf, peppercorns, and smoked paprika.
garlic (smashed)4 cloveswater1 cupbay leaf1smoked paprika1 teaspoon
2
Pressure cook. Lock the lid and cook on High Pressure for ⏱️ 100 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release for ⏱️ 15 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.
3
Shred. Transfer the corned beef to a cutting board and let it rest for about ⏱️ 10 minutes while you make the gravy. Then shred into large, chunky pieces (not too fine — bigger pieces crisp best).
4
Make the gravy (optional). Strain the remaining cooking liquid from the Instant Pot through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl and discard the solids. Press Sauté on the Instant Pot. Add the butter and let it melt, then whisk in the flour and cook for about ⏱️ 1 minute, stirring constantly, until lightly golden and smooth. Slowly whisk in about 2½ cups of the strained broth, a little at a time, until fully incorporated and lump-free. Let the gravy simmer for 2–⏱️ 3 minutes, whisking occasionally, until thickened to your liking. Taste and season with freshly-ground black pepper (and salt if needed).
butter3 tablespoonstablespoons leftover cooking broth or melted butter1/4freshly-ground black pepper
5
Broil until crispy. Preheat the oven broiler to high. Spread the shredded beef in an even layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 3-4 tablespoons of the cooking liquid (or melted butter) and add a few cracks of black pepper. Broil for ⏱️ 4-5 minutes, then gently toss and broil for another ⏱️ 2-4 minutes, until the edges are browned and crispy but the meat stays juicy.
butter3 tablespoonstablespoons leftover cooking broth or melted butter1/4
6
Serve. Serve warm and enjoy!
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