Easy Corned Beef Here’s what you’ll need: 3-5 lb corned beef Seasoning packet included Freshly cracked pepper Dijon mustard, to coat 1/2 cup of water Shallow baking dish Crockpot Here’s how you make it: 1. Submerge corned beef in water for 2-4 hours before ready to make. This will help to remove some of the salt. 2. Pat dry. Coat all sides with Dijon mustard and rub the seasoning packet included onto all sides of the brisket. Season with freshly cracked pepper. 3. Wrap tightly in foil, fat cap on top. 4. Place the foil wrapped brisket inside of a crockpot, adding 1/2 cup of water to the bottom. 5. Turn on high for 5 hours. 6. Remove from crockpot. Unwrap and let cool. 7. When ready to eat, add to a pre-heated 350° oven and bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown. 8. Remove. Let rest for 15 minutes then slice against the grain and enjoy. Great served with roasted potatoes or to be used in a sandwich.