spicy corned beef or (our favorite) smoked corned beef brisket. Traditionally, this meat is simmered on the stovetop ...

Made from the brisket flat, corned beef is leaner than pastrami. So I like to wrap it in foil two-thirds of the way through smoking; the built-up steam breaks down tough muscle fibers, tenderizing ...

Soak the corned beef for 2 hours, or up to overnight, to remove excess saltiness. Pat the corned beef dry, coat with mustard and add seasonings. Wrap with cling wrap and rest in the refrigerator ...