How to Pour a Guinness and Roast Corned Beef Brisket

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St. Patrick's Day is famous for leprechauns, rainbows, a pot of gold, and occasionally green poodles at the Sioux Falls parade. But one drink and a special cut of meat can really be the star of the show. Ready for the tradition of corned beef brisket and a properly poured Guinness? Let's go.

The corned beef brisket will take some time so we might as well pour an Irish classic Guinness beer. You'll need an official Guinness glass for the markings, plus it's pretty cool. Pour the Guinness into the glass while holding the glass at a 45-degree angle. Don't rush the process.

The quicker you pour, the more gasses and flavor will be released from the beer. Fill to about 4/5th of the glass and let is set for a few moments. It'll be a brownish color when you pour it but wait until it turns black. After this, top off the glass and enjoy the lovely creamy head.

Photo by Danny V, Townsquare Media. (A perfectly poured Guinness from the Attic in Sioux Falls on March 15th, 2025)

Repeat the process as necessary and let's get started on the corned beef brisket.

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Rinse the brisket under cold water and pat it dry. Season with salt, fresh ground pepper, brown sugar, and your favorite seasonings. (I prefer Dan-O's original) Coat it nicely and generously and place on a roasting rack. Cover tightly with foil.

2. Roast for 2 hours and remove foil. Roast for 1 additional hour. Throw that steaming hunk of Irish goodness on a cutting board and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing. This is a traditional - and probably the easiest - corned beef brisket recipe but you can check out a more elaborate one here courtesy of AllRecipes.

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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