Rinsing the corned beef means it will be less salty. Also, keep the seasoning packet if one came with it. the packet is a pickling spice blend made up mostly of peppercorns, bay leaves and mustard ...

Flat cut is the best and most widely available option. It's leaner and the best for slicing. Corned beef usually comes with a seasoning packet containing pickling spice ingredients. But you can also ...