Candied Corned Beef Sandwiches

Yield: 10 sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 (4 pound) corned beef brisket
• 20 black peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon molasses

Instructions

1. Place brisket in a pot and cover with water. Add peppercorns and bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3 to 3 1/2 hours until fork tender.
2. Drain corned beef and place on a foiled baking sheet. Set aside and make glaze.
3. Glaze: Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
4. In a bowl, mix together sugar, soy sauce, mustard, ginger, ketchup, pepper flakes and molasses. Brush brisket with glaze.
5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, re-glazing two times while baking.
6. Refrigerate overnight and slice across the grain very thin for sandwiches.