Let’s get cooking! Here’s a detailed, step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Prepare the Pot

Pour one jar of kimchi (including the liquid) into a large pot or Dutch oven.

Step 2: Add Corned Beef

Place the ready-to-cook corned beef on top of the kimchi in the pot.

Step 3: Add Remaining Kimchi

Cover the corned beef with the second jar of kimchi (including the liquid).

Step 4: Add Water

Pour in 1/2 cup of cold water. You may need to add more water later, depending on the size of your pot and how much liquid the kimchi releases.

Step 5: Simmer

Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer over high heat.

Step 6: Reduce Heat and Cook

Once simmering, reduce the heat to low. Cook, covered, until the corned beef is fork-tender, 2 to 3 hours.

Step 7: Flip Beef Occasionally

Flip the corned beef over occasionally during the cooking process, and drape some of the kimchi back on top to keep it moist.

Step 8: Remove Beef and Add Vegetables

Remove the corned beef from the pot and transfer it to a bowl or cutting board.

Step 9: Simmer Vegetables

Bring the kimchi mixture in the pot back to a simmer over high heat.

Add the quartered potatoes, carrots, and celery to the pot.

Step 10: Cook Vegetables

Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the vegetables are almost tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 11: Return Beef to Pot

Reduce the heat to low and add the corned beef back to the pot, nestling it among the vegetables.

Step 12: Heat Through

Cover and cook on low until the meat is heated through, about 15 minutes.

Step 13: Taste Broth and Adjust

Taste the broth and add more water as needed to adjust the flavor and consistency. The kimchi will have released a lot of its flavor and liquid, so you may not need to add much.

Step 14: Slice and Serve

Slice the corned beef thinly across the grain.

Serve the corned beef in bowls with the vegetables and a generous spoonful of the kimchi-infused broth.

Enjoy this flavorful and unique Kimchi Corned Beef!