This corned beef seasoning mix is the perfect blend of spices to cook a tender, tasty corned beef and cabbage dinner. Using my homemade blend of spices vs. the usual spice packet is easy.
You can add the spices to your roast as it cooks or opt to use a bouquet garni! Use this as a corned beef spice packet, spices for brining, or a rub for your corned beef.
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Elevate your dinners or St. Patrick's Day feast with my ultimate DIY corned beef seasoning mix.
Discover the secret to a flavorful, aromatic dish that brings out the best in your corned beef, with the added bonus of knowing exactly what's in your spice blend—no artificial additives, just pure, delicious flavor.
🥘 Ingredients
The packaged spice mix primarily contains mustard seed, coriander, bay leaf, dill seed, and peppercorns. You could also use some pickling spices in a pinch.
My handpicked blend stars mustard seeds for their tangy kick, coriander seeds for a hint of citrus, and a selection of other spices. Each is chosen for their unique contribution to the mix's overall flavor profile.
- Bay Leaves
- Whole Peppercorns
- Mustard Seeds
- Coriander Seeds
- Allspice Berries
- Whole Cloves
- Salt
- Fennel Seeds
- Dill Seed
- Star Anise Seeds
- Ground Ginger
- Green Cardamom Pods
- Cinnamon Stick
Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!
🔪 How To Make DIY Corned Beef Seasoning
- Combine all seasoning mix ingredients for immediate use.
- Use to brine corned beef or to cook (oven-roasted, slow cooker, pressure cooker) your 3-4 lb brisket portion.
- Store unused spice blend in an airtight container.
Please note that I LOVE cooking with whole spices for certain dishes. You can (and are most welcome to) substitute ground spices for their whole counterparts.
In that case, and for this corned beef seasoning mix, if the spice calls for 1 teaspoon whole spice, use ¼ teaspoon of the ground spice for the equivalent flavor in the corned beef.
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- Freshly ground spices are also an extra special treat. My favorite is to use a coffee grinder and freshly grind our whole fennel seeds whenever they are called for in a recipe. Yum!!
- Try this optional step before combining the spices: Lightly toast the mustard and coriander seeds in a dry pan, then gently crush them with a mortar and pestle. This releases their aromatic oils for their full flavor.
- Once the toasted mustard and coriander have been crushed, combine them with the rest of the spices in a bowl. Mix thoroughly to ensure an even blend.
- Tailor the mix to your palate by adjusting the spice quantities. Love a bit more heat? Add an extra pinch of red pepper flakes. Prefer a sweeter undertone? A hint of allspice can transform the blend.
- Use this seasoning mix in other dishes! Stir it into soups and stews for added richness, or rub it onto chicken and pork before grilling for a smoky, complex flavor. It's also an excellent seasoning for fish, potato salad, roasted vegetables, and hot cheese dips.
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Corned Beef Seasoning Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 bay leaves
- 12 whole peppercorns
- ½ tablespoon mustard seeds
- ½ tablespoon coriander seeds
- 8 allspice berries
- 8 whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
- ½ teaspoon dill seed
- ½ teaspoon star anise seeds
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick (broken into at least two pieces)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Combine all seasoning mix ingredients for immediate use. (2 bay leaves, 12 whole peppercorns, ½ tablespoon mustard seeds , ½ tablespoon coriander seeds, 8 allspice berries, 8 whole cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, ½ teaspoon dill seed, ½ teaspoon star anise seeds, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, 2 cardamom pods,1 cinnamon stick)
- Use to brine corned beef or as a rub to cook (oven-roasted, slow cooker, or pressure cooker) your 3-4 lb brisket portion.
- Store unused spice blend in an airtight container.
Notes
- Try this optional step before combining the spices: Lightly toast the mustard and coriander seeds in a dry pan, then gently crush them with a mortar and pestle. This releases their aromatic oils for their full flavor.
- Once the toasted mustard and coriander have been crushed, combine them with the rest of the spices in a bowl. Mix thoroughly to ensure an even blend.
- Tailor the mix to your palate by adjusting the spice quantities. Love a bit more heat? Add an extra pinch of red pepper flakes. Prefer a sweeter undertone? A hint of allspice can transform the blend.
- Use this seasoning mix in other dishes! Stir it into soups and stews for added richness, or rub it onto chicken and pork before grilling for a smoky, complex flavor. It's also an excellent seasoning for fish, potato salad, roasted vegetables and hot cheese dips.
David says
Easy to make and I actually had all the spices in my pantry!
Margey says
I made this seasoning for our corned beef yesterday, and my family LOVED it. Especially since I either used ground, or used the coffee grinder to ground up the seeds. We don't like the hard seeds getting stuck in our teeth, so this was perfect, and the taste was sensational!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
JR says
Love love love this seasoning. Didn't think my meat came with a packet so I looked up a seasoning mix recipe. Ran across this one and WOW! The corned beef never tasted so good! We all agree this is our new go-to seasoning mix!! Thank you!
Douglas Dvorak says
I used this spice mix to marinade my sliced tofu. I also made a batch to cook my cabbage, carrots and potatoes. Both turned out tasting like very good.
Rachel says
We don’t eat beef but I wanted to try this with turkey tenderloin for St. Patrick’s day. Think that would work? Or is that too weird 😆
Thank you!
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
I would give it a go! I think the turkey would take on the brined flavor exceptionally well. If you try it out, let me know what you think!
Stephen says
Perfect make at home seasoning for my corned beef, 5 STARS!!!