Sous Vide Corned Beef Temperature Guide
Corned beef is brisket that's been cured in brine — it's already salty and seasoned, so the only job is cooking it tender without leaching the flavor. Sous vide at 180°F for 10-12 hours gives you tender, classic corned beef with all the flavor sealed in.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
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- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
Rinse the corned beef to remove excess surface salt, then cook at 180°F for 10-12 hours. Add the pickling spices to the bag (or a teaspoon of the packet). After the bath, slice against the grain for sandwiches, or serve with cabbage and potatoes cooked separately (cabbage in the bag gets overpowering). For a Reuben: rye, Swiss, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, grilled until melty.
FAQ
What temperature for corned beef?
180°F for 10-12 hours — tender enough to slice, moist, with the cure flavor intact.
Should I rinse it first?
Yes — a quick rinse removes surface brine so the result isn't overly salty.
Can I cook cabbage with it?
Better to cook cabbage separately — it absorbs the cure flavor and gets mushy in the long bath.
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