Best 13 Slow Cooker Corned Beef And Cabbage Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage, a classic Irish dish perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any occasion. This hearty and comforting meal features tender corned beef brisket, cooked to perfection in a savory broth with aromatic vegetables. Served alongside tender cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, this dish is a symphony of flavors and textures. The slow cooker method ensures effortless preparation, allowing the ingredients to meld and infuse their flavors, resulting in a mouthwatering and unforgettable dish.

In addition to the classic Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe, this article offers a tantalizing collection of variations to suit diverse tastes and preferences. Discover the savory richness of Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage, where the iconic Irish stout enhances the broth with its distinct flavor. For those seeking a spicy kick, the Carolina-Style Corned Beef and Cabbage incorporates a bold blend of mustard, vinegar, and brown sugar, creating a tangy and flavorful twist.

If you prefer a sweeter profile, the Sweet and Sour Corned Beef and Cabbage introduces a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess, achieved through the addition of pineapple chunks and a sweet and sour sauce. For a lighter take on this classic, the Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup presents a flavorful broth brimming with tender beef, cabbage, and vegetables, perfect for a cozy meal.

Whether you're a traditionalist or adventurous foodie, this article provides a culinary journey through the realm of Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage. Each recipe offers unique flavor combinations and cooking techniques, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. So, gather your ingredients, embrace the aroma of slow-cooked goodness, and savor the delectable taste of this timeless dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE



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No more dry corned beef! Cook this in your slow cooker all day and you're guaranteed success! Serve this with soda bread for a warm and satisfying meal.

Provided by LUSYRSGIRL

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Beef     Corned Beef Recipes

Time 9h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large carrots, peeled and cut into matchstick pieces
10 baby red potatoes, quartered
1 onion, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
4 cups water
1 (4 pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet
6 ounces beer
½ head cabbage, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Place the carrots, potatoes, and onion into the bottom of a slow cooker, pour in the water, and place the brisket on top of the vegetables. Pour the beer over the brisket. Sprinkle on the spices from the packet, cover, and set the cooker on High.
  • Cook the brisket for about 8 hours. An hour before serving, stir in the cabbage and cook for 1 more hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 99.5 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1280.6 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

SLOW COOKER CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE



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Corned beef - brisket cured in brine - is beloved for its big, salty, aromatic flavor. It needs to be braised or simmered for a long time to become tender and sliceable, making it an ideal slow cooker dish. Get a corned beef made from flat-cut brisket, if you can, as it will be easier to slice into neat, uniform slabs. (The point cut has more striations of fat and may fall apart when sliced.) Corned beef is often braised in beer, and you could certainly do that, but a slightly sweet wine, like a semi-dry Riesling, balances the beef's saltiness. Finish with a simple honey-mustard glaze and a quick trip under the broiler. Serve this satisfying one-pot meal with mustard and enjoy with beer. (Here are pressure cooker and oven versions of the recipe.)

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, lunch, meat, vegetables, main course

Time 8h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 to 3 1/2-pound ready-to-cook corned beef, preferably flat-cut
1 1/4 cups semi-dry white wine, such as Riesling
1 pound red or Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces
2 to 3 large carrots (about 1/2 pound), peeled and cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces
1/2 small head green or savoy cabbage (about 1 pound), core left intact, cut into 4 wedges
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons honey
Flaky sea salt, if necessary
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Remove the corned beef from its packaging in the sink and reserve the spice packet. Rinse the beef well under cold running water and pat it dry with paper towels. (If you don't rinse off the brine, the meat will be too salty.) If there is a substantial fat cap on top of the beef, place the beef on a cutting board and trim most of it, if you'd like. (The fat will not completely render away during cooking.) Be sure to leave at least a thin layer of fat on top, about 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick, to keep the meat moist.
  • Transfer the corned beef into a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker with the fat cap facing up. Add the wine and the spices from the packet. Cook on high for 4 hours.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Baste the beef with the cooking liquid. Drop the potatoes and carrots into the liquid surrounding the beef. Lay the cabbage wedges on top. Cook on low for 4 hours, or until the vegetables and beef are tender. (A paring knife should slip easily into the beef, though the meat shouldn't be falling apart.)
  • Heat the broiler to high. Stir together the mustard and honey in a small bowl. Using tongs, remove the corned beef from the slow cooker and put it on a foil-lined sheet pan. Spread the honey-mustard all over the top and sides of the beef and place it under the broiler. Cook until the glaze bubbles and caramelizes in spots, about 3 minutes.
  • Let the corned beef rest for 5 to 10 minutes then slice it against the grain into 1/2-inch slabs. Place the beef slices on the serving platter alongside the vegetables and drizzle everything with a little bit of the cooking liquid. Taste the vegetables, and season them with flaky sea salt, if necessary. (The beef will not need to be seasoned with salt.) Season the beef and vegetables to taste with black pepper. Serve with Dijon mustard.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 972, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 60 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 4684 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SLOW-COOKER CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE



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This dish is an all-time comfort food classic done in the convenience of a slow cooker. Loaded with colorful vegetables, it comes together simply and is finished with the creamy kick of horseradish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 7h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds lean raw corned beef brisket
3 tablespoons pickling spice (often included with brisket)
1 medium rutabaga, halved and cut into wedges
1 pound large carrots, cut into 4-inch pieces
1 1/4 pounds large fingerling potatoes
1 leek, white and light-green parts only, cut into 3-inch pieces
1/2 head Savoy cabbage, cut into wedges
1/3 cup horseradish, drained
1/3 cup creme fraiche or sour cream

Steps:

  • Place the corned beef in a large slow cooker and scatter the pickling spices on top. Layer the rutabaga, carrots, potatoes and leek in the cooker (in this order for even cooking). Add enough hot water (4 to 5 cups) to cover the meat by at least 1 inch, put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high, 7 to 8 hours.
  • Remove the meat and vegetables from the slow cooker and keep warm. Put the cabbage in a microwave-safe dish with 2 cups cooking liquid from the slow cooker, cover and microwave until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, boil another cup of cooking liquid in a small skillet until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Mix with the horseradish and creme fraeche in a small bowl.
  • Slice the corned beef and serve with the slow-cooked vegetables, cabbage and sauce; reserve about a quarter each of the meat and vegetables and 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid for Corned Beef Hash.

SLOW-COOKER CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE



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After making this Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage dish, you'll be wondering why you waited until Saint Patrick's Day to enjoy it. Our corned beef and cabbage slow cooker recipe begins with a perfectly seasoned corned beef simmered in beer, served with potatoes, carrots, and onions, and topped with an applesauce and Dijon sauce. You don't need extra luck to create this one-simply follow our steps and enjoy!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium red potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 6 wedges
1 corned beef brisket with seasoning packet (2 to 2 1/2 lb)
1 can (12 oz) beer or nonalcoholic beer
Water
8 thin wedges cabbage
1/4 cup applesauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place potatoes, carrots and onion. Top with corned beef; sprinkle with contents of seasoning packet. Add beer and enough water to just cover corned beef.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 10 to 12 hours.
  • Remove corned beef from cooker; place on serving platter and cover to keep warm. Add cabbage wedges to vegetables and broth in cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 30 to 35 minutes longer or until cabbage is crisp-tender.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix sauce ingredients.
  • To serve, cut corned beef across grain into thin slices. With slotted spoon, remove vegetables from cooker. If desired, skim fat from juices in cooker. Serve vegetables with juices and corned beef with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SLOW COOKER CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE



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Just like yo' Irish mama used to make, and the brisket will melt in your mouth. Get a center cut of meat, not the 'point.' Super-tender and slices really nicely, just like butter. What little was leftover was made into a great hash the following morning.

Provided by Steven Moshlak

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Irish

Time 10h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ pound baby carrots
½ pound small yellow potatoes (such as Dutch Yellow® Pee Wee potatoes)
1 sweet onion, cut into bite-size pieces
4 cups water
4 ¾ pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet
3 tablespoons onion powder
3 tablespoons garlic powder
1 bottle Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)
1 medium head cabbage, quartered and leaves separated

Steps:

  • Spread baby carrots, potatoes, and onion into the bottom of a slow cooker crock. Pour water over the vegetables.
  • Season the lean side of the corned beef brisket with onion powder and garlic powder. Set seasoned brisket onto the vegetables with the fatty side facing upwards. Pour beer over the brisket. Sprinkle contents of the spice packet over the brisket.
  • Cook on Low for 10 hours.
  • Remove brisket to a cutting board. Stir cabbage into the liquid and vegetable mixture remaining in the slow cooker.
  • Cook cabbage on High until tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Slice corned beef and serve with cabbage mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 115.4 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1386.4 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

SLOW COOKER CORNED BEEF, CABBAGE, AND POTATOES



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This is a typical St. Patrick's Day meal which is simple, with few ingredients and cooked in a slow cooker so it is super easy, yet delicious! Serve in a large soup mug or bowl with Irish soda bread, rye bread, or rolls on the side.

Provided by Robin D

Categories     Holidays and Events Recipes     St. Patrick's Day

Time 8h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 medium red potatoes, scrubbed
1 (3 pound) corned beef brisket
3 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1 ½ teaspoons pickling spice
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 pinch caraway seeds
1 small head green cabbage, cored and chopped
1 teaspoon juniper berries

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in the bottom of a large slow cooker and cover with water. Rub corned beef with onion flakes, pickling spice, peppercorns, and caraway seeds. Add to the slow cooker. Add cabbage and juniper berries on top; do not worry if the liquid does not cover the cabbage, it will steam and more liquid will come out of the meat to add to the broth.
  • Cover and cook on Low until tender, 8 to 12 hours. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 48.7 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 584.8 mg, Sugar 4 g

SLOW-COOKER CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE



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For the best corned beef ever, let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting! Simply combine whole spices and other aromatics in a cheesecloth sachet to pop in with the beef. Four to eight hours later, you'll be digging into meltingly tender, perfectly seasoned meat and veggies. Adding the vegetables one to two hours before serving time ensures they keep their shape during cooking.

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons whole peppercorns
1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
1 tablespoon whole mustard seeds
4 cloves garlic, smashed
3 bay leaves
One 3- to 4-pound flat-cut corned beef, rinsed
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
6 orange or rainbow carrots, peeled and halved
6 medium red potatoes, halved
1 head green cabbage, cored and cut into 12 pieces
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
Homemade or prepared Horseradish Mustard, for serving, recipe follows
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish, plus more if desired
1 teaspoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Put the peppercorns, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, garlic and bay leaves in a piece of cheesecloth and tie tightly with butcher's twine to make a sachet. Put the corned beef in a slow cooker and pour enough water over it until just submerged (2 to 3 quarts). Add the sachet and brown sugar and cook until the meat is just tender, 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
  • Two hours (on low) or 1 hour (on high) before the corned beef is done, add the carrots, potatoes and cabbage on top of the meat, making sure the veggies are submerged. Continue to cook until the vegetables are tender; if the beef is fork-tender and fully cooked but the vegetables still need time, remove the beef and tent with foil, then continue to cook the veggies until tender.
  • Transfer the veggies to a bowl using a spider or slotted spoon and immediately toss with the rice wine vinegar.
  • Slice the corned beef and plate with an assortment of the veggies and some Horseradish Mustard. Garnish with the chives.
  • Combine the mustard, horseradish and brown sugar in a medium bowl and mix together until blended. Add more horseradish for extra burn!

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DINNER FOR THE SLOW COOKER



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Make and share this Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner for the Slow Cooker recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Meat

Time 13h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs small red potatoes
1 1/2 cups fresh baby carrots
1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges
1 (2 -2 1/2 lb) corned beef brisket, with seasonings packet
2 cups apple juice
water
8 pieces cabbage, thin wedges
1 tablespoon horseradish (more or less to taste)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Place potatoes, carrots and onion in 5 to 6-1/2 quart slow cooker. Top with corned beef brisket; sprinkle with contents of seasoning packet. Add apple juice and enough water to just cover brisket.
  • Cover; cook on Low setting 10 to 12 hours.
  • About 40 minutes before serving, remove beef from slow cooker; place on serving platter and cover to keep warm.
  • Add cabbage wedges to vegetables and broth in slow cooker. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 30 to 35 minutes longer or until cabbage is crisp-tender.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine all horseradish sauce ingredients; mix well.
  • To serve, cut corned beef across grain into thin slices. With slotted spoon, remove vegetables from slow cooker.
  • Serve corned beef and vegetables with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.9, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 120.5, Sodium 1440.1, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 9.7, Protein 23.9

SLOW COOKER CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE CHOWDER



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This easy crockpot soup is a delicious way to enjoy corned beef dinner leftovers, and it's so quick to put together. Serve this chowder with hot baked rolls or biscuits for a great family meal. From about.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Chowders

Time 5h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 -1 1/2 cup leftover diced corned beef
2 cups leftover diced potatoes
1 cup leftover diced carrot
1 cup leftover diced cabbage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chicken broth
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of potato soup
1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup whole milk
salt and pepper, to taste
more half-and-half (optional) or milk (optional)

Steps:

  • In a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the corned beef, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, onions, chicken broth, and cream of potato soup. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, stirring about halfway through cooking. Add 1 cup of half-and-half and salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and cook for 25 minutes longer. Add more milk or more half-and-half to thin slightly, if desired.

SLOW COOKER CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Meat

Time 7h10m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 -4 lbs corned beef brisket
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 -2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 medium head of cabbage, cut into wedges
1 apple, sliced
1/4-1/2 teaspoon caraway seed (optional)
12 ounces dark beer

Steps:

  • Place corned beef brisket and any seasonings included in your slow cooker. Top with onion.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, pepper and cloves and pour over top.
  • Add the cabbage wedges and apple slices and caraway seeds if using them.
  • Pour beer over top.
  • Cover and cook on low for about 7 hours or high for about 4-5 hours.

SLOW COOKER CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE WITH HERB BUTTERED POTATOES



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Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet
2 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, chopped
1 small head green cabbage, cored, roughly chopped
2 cups apple juice
1 cup water
1 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, sliced in half
1/2 stick butter, softened
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 pinches salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • For Corned Beef: Put the carrots and onions on the bottom of slow cooker, and put the corned beef on top. Arrange the chopped cabbage around the beef. Add the apple juice and 1 cup of water along with the contents of the spice packet. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours until the beef is tender. Remove the beef and vegetables to a platter and keep warm.
  • For potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the potatoes. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and return them to the pot.
  • Add the butter, garlic, parsley, and salt, and pepper, to taste. Gently combine so that all the potatoes are evenly coated. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with corn beef and vegetables from the slow cooker.

SLOW-COOKER CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE WITH CREAMY HORSERADISH SAUCE



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Categories     Beef     Potato     Corn

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 stalks celery, halved
4 carrots
1 medium onion, cut in 4 wedges
4 to 6 red potatoes, quartered
1 (4-pound) corned-beef brisket
1 (12-ounce) bottle stout or dark ale
1 tablespoon corned-beef spices or pickling spices (or spices that come with the brisket)
1 medium head cabbage, cut into 6 wedges
Creamy horseradish sauce:
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup drained prepared horseradish
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash hot sauce
Grainy or spicy mustard for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Place celery, carrots, onion and potatoes in the bottom of a large slow cooker or Crock-Pot. Place the corned-beef brisket and place over vegetables. Add the bottle of stout, spices and enough water to just cover the meat. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 nine hours. 2.Remove the meat and vegetables from the pot and cover with foil to keep warm. Increase heat to high and cook cabbage until softened but still crispy, 20 to 30 minutes. 3. To make horseradish sauce, whip cream to soft peaks and then fold in sour cream and horseradish, to taste. Season with salt, pepper and a dash of hot sauce. 4. Slice brisket across the grain and serve with vegetables, mustard and horseradish sauce.

SARAH'S SLOW-COOKER CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE



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An Irish classic. Great for St. Paddy's Day!

Provided by SarahLayne

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Irish

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (4 pound) lean raw corned beef brisket
3 tablespoons pickling spice
2 stalks celery, cut into halves
1 pound carrots, cut into 4-inch pieces
1 ¼ pounds red potatoes, quartered
1 onion, sliced
1 head Savoy cabbage, cut into 6 wedges
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Irish stout beer
hot water, as needed
⅓ cup grated horseradish, drained
⅓ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Place the corned beef into the bottom of a large slow cooker.
  • Scatter the pickling spice over the brisket.
  • Layer the celery, carrots, potatoes, and onion atop the brisket, respectively.
  • Pour the stout beer into the slow cooker. Add enough hot water to the slow cooker to cover the brisket by at least 1 inch.
  • Cook on High until the brisket reaches the desired consistency, 7 to 8 hours.
  • Remove the brisket and vegetables from the slow cooker to a large bowl; cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • Remove 1 cup of the liquid in the slow cooker; pour into a small pot over medium heat. Cook the liquid until the volume is reduced by about half, about 10 minutes. Transfer the reduced liquid to a small bowl; stir the horseradish and sour cream into the liquid to make a sauce.
  • Submerge the cabbage wedges in the liquid remaining in the slow cooker; cook until the cabbage softens yet retains some crispiness, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove the cabbage to a platter. Ladle remaining liquid from the slow cooker into a bowl.
  • Slice the brisket across the grain. Serve with the vegetable mixture, cabbage, horseradish sauce, and liquid from the slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 129.5 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 2918.4 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Cut of Corned Beef: Opt for a brisket or flat cut that is about 3 to 4 pounds in weight. This size will fit perfectly in a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Enhance the Flavor: To add extra depth of flavor, consider brining the corned beef for a few hours or overnight before cooking. Brining helps tenderize the meat and infuses it with a savory flavor.
  • Seasoning and Spices: Do not rinse off the seasoning packet that comes with the corned beef. It contains a blend of spices that are essential for the classic corned beef taste. You can also add additional spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or black pepper, to enhance the flavor.
  • Vegetables and Liquids: Along with the corned beef, add vegetables like carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes to the slow cooker. These vegetables will absorb the flavorful cooking liquid and become tender and delicious. Use a combination of water and beer or beef broth for the liquid. The beer or broth will add a rich and savory flavor to the dish.
  • Cooking Time: Depending on the size of the corned beef and the desired tenderness, cook it on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours. Check the internal temperature of the meat with a meat thermometer to ensure it has reached 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare or 160°F (71°C) for medium.
  • Resting the Meat: After cooking, remove the corned beef from the slow cooker and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful corned beef.

Conclusion:

With a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can prepare a tender and flavorful slow-cooker corned beef and cabbage dish that is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any special occasion. The slow cooking process ensures that the corned beef is fall-apart tender, while the vegetables become infused with the savory cooking liquid. Serve it with boiled potatoes, cabbage, and a side of your favorite dipping sauce for a complete and satisfying meal. Enjoy the classic taste of corned beef and cabbage made effortlessly in your slow cooker!

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