Corned Beef Seasoning
This homemade corned beef seasoning is full of bold flavor using pantry spices—perfect for your next family dinner or holiday!
Servings: 4 Tablespoons
Calories: 32kcal
Equipment
- mortar and pestle spice mill, or Ziplock bag and rubber mallet
- funnel optional
- air tight spice jar optional
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 2 teaspoons peppercorn
- 4 stars of anise or 1 teaspoon anise seeds
- 3 whole bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Crush or grind coriander seeds, mustard seeds, and peppercorns to release their flavor: use mortar and pestle or a spice mill to grind them coarsely. Or add the whole spices to a Ziplock bag and seal it, then crush them with a rubber mallet. Remove star of anise seeds if they are whole. Mix crushed seasonings together with bay leaves, pepper flakes, and star of anise seeds.
- Use seasonings right away with corned beef or use a funnel to add the seasonings to an air tight spice jar for storing and use within 6 months.
Notes
This is enough seasoning for a 3-4 pound corned beef brisket.
- Crush your spices lightly instead of grinding them into a fine powder. This allows the flavors to infuse gradually into the cooking liquid, giving your corned beef a richer, more balanced taste!
- You can experiment with ingredients like whole cloves, pickling spice, or allspice berries for a traditional touch.
- Add warmth with a pinch of ground ginger or cinnamon, and enhance the complexity with dill seeds, fennel seeds, or a sprinkle of kosher salt.
- Don’t forget celery seeds and yellow mustard seeds—they’re key to that signature corned beef flavor!
- Keep your corned beef spices in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to three months. A cupboard or pantry is a great place.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
