Description
Toss that tiny packet! This quick, flavorful homemade Corned Beef Spice Packet brings bold, aromatic spice to your brisket in minutes. Way better than store-bought and super easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- ½–1 teaspoon anise seeds (to taste)
- 8 whole cloves
- 4 cardamom pods
- 4 large bay leaves (crushed)
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Toast mustard seeds, black peppercorns, anise seeds, cloves, and cardamom pods in a medium skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, until fragrant.
- Transfer toasted spices and bay leaves to a grinder or food processor. Pulse until finely ground.
- Stir in ground coriander, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Mix well.
- Store in an airtight jar for up to 3 months. Sprinkle generously over corned beef before cooking.
Notes
Adjust anise for sweetness and red pepper for heat. Make a double batch and label the jar with a date for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Seasoning
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg