Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe
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Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Discover how to make Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.

25

Prep Time

8

Cook Time

33

Total Time

6

Servings

⏱ Cooking Timer

08:00

Minutes : Seconds

minutes

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Discover how to make Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage - Step 2

Ingredients

Instructions

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Step 1

1. Place the corned beef brisket in a 6-quart slow cooker with the fat side up. If your corned beef came with a spice packet, sprinkle it over the meat. If not, add 1–2 tablespoons of pickling spices.

2

Step 2

2. Arrange the onion wedges, minced garlic, and carrots around the brisket. Pour in the beef broth and apple cider vinegar. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours.

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Step 3

3. After 7 hours, add the potato chunks to the slow cooker, nestling them around the meat. Cover and continue cooking on LOW for 45 minutes.

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Step 4

4. Add the cabbage wedges on top of the meat and vegetables. Cover and cook for an additional 45 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender but not mushy and the meat is fork-tender.

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Step 5

5. Remove the corned beef to a cutting board and let it rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing against the grain. Arrange the vegetables on a serving platter.

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Step 6

6. Taste the cooking liquid and season with salt and pepper as needed. Slice the corned beef and arrange it on the platter with the vegetables. Drizzle with some of the cooking liquid and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage - Step 3

You Must Know

  • βœ“For extra flavor, sear the corned beef in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side before adding it to the slow cooker
  • βœ“Let the meat rest before slicing to ensure juicy, tender results
  • βœ“If you prefer softer cabbage, add it 30 minutes earlier in the cooking process

Chef's Notes

For extra flavor, sear the corned beef in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side before adding it to the slow cooker

Let the meat rest before slicing to ensure juicy, tender results

If you prefer softer cabbage, add it 30 minutes earlier in the cooking process

Serving Suggestions

Serve with Irish soda bread, butter, and a dollop of whole-grain mustard or horseradish sauce. A pint of Irish stout or a crisp green salad makes excellent accompaniments. This dish is perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations or Sunday family dinners.

Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

620

Calories

42g

Protein

28g

Carbs

36g

Fat

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Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
DINNER

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Discover how to make Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.

Servings:6
Prep:25 min
Cook:8 min

Ingredients (11)

3–4 pounds corned beef brisket (with spice packet if included)
1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 pounds), cut into 6 wedges
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
1.5 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved or quartered if large
1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1–2 tablespoons pickling spices (or contents of spice packet)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the corned beef brisket in a 6-quart slow cooker with the fat side up. If your corned beef came with a spice packet, sprinkle it over the meat. If not, add 1–2 tablespoons of pickling spices.
  2. Arrange the onion wedges, minced garlic, and carrots around the brisket. Pour in the beef broth and apple cider vinegar. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours.
  3. After 7 hours, add the potato chunks to the slow cooker, nestling them around the meat. Cover and continue cooking on LOW for 45 minutes.
  4. Add the cabbage wedges on top of the meat and vegetables. Cover and cook for an additional 45 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender but not mushy and the meat is fork-tender.
  5. Remove the corned beef to a cutting board and let it rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing against the grain. Arrange the vegetables on a serving platter.
  6. Taste the cooking liquid and season with salt and pepper as needed. Slice the corned beef and arrange it on the platter with the vegetables. Drizzle with some of the cooking liquid and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

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