ST. LOUIS — Honey Mustard Glazed Baked Corned Beef
3 ½ - 4 pound corned beef brisket
2 medium onions studded with whole cloves
1 bay leaf
4-5 cloves of garlic
1 red dried red chili or a teaspoon of red chili flakes optional
Glaze: 1/2 cup each honey and whole grain mustard
1: Place corned beef in a large Dutch oven with onions, bay leaf, garlic and chili pepper.
2: Add enough water to cover corned beef.
3: Simmer over a medium heat until beef is almost fork tender.
4: Remove corned beef to a baking rack. Lightly score top of beef and spread glaze over top.
5: Lightly cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes at 325 degrees. Remove foil the last ten minutes of baking to allow to crisp.
6: Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Slice against the grain and serve.