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Tender Slow Cooker Corned Beef with Cabbage Perfect Easy Recipe

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A hearty and comforting slow cooker corned beef with cabbage and root vegetables recipe that is easy to prepare and yields tender, flavorful results with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket, preferably with spice packet included
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 3 to 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1.5 pounds baby red potatoes, halved
  • 1 large yellow onion, quartered
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth or stock, preferably low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons pickling spice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and cut the cabbage into wedges, peel and chop carrots into 2-inch pieces, halve the baby potatoes, and quarter the onion. Mince garlic cloves. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine and surface gel. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Place onions, carrots, and potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the corned beef brisket on top, fat side up if visible.
  4. Pour in 4 cups beef broth. Sprinkle the pickling spice packet (or your own mix), add bay leaves, peppercorns, and minced garlic. Drizzle apple cider vinegar over everything.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours. Alternatively, cook on high for 4 to 5 hours but low and slow yields best tenderness.
  6. About 1 hour before serving, tuck the cabbage wedges around the meat in the slow cooker. Re-cover and continue cooking to tenderize the cabbage without overcooking.
  7. Check for doneness: the corned beef should be fork-tender and vegetables soft but not mushy. Add 15-30 minutes if needed.
  8. Remove the corned beef and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  9. Arrange sliced beef with vegetables on a platter. Spoon some cooking liquid over for moisture and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Rinse corned beef to reduce saltiness. Cook on low for best tenderness. Add cabbage late to avoid mushiness. Let meat rest before slicing. Add hot water if broth reduces too much. Avoid overcrowding slow cooker for even cooking.

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