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Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage

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A hearty and comforting slow-cooked classic featuring tender corned beef, buttery cabbage, and a medley of vegetables, all infused with savory spices and simmered to perfection in the crockpot.

Ingredients

  • Corned Beef Brisket: 3–4 pounds – the star of the dish, cured for deep flavor.
  • Baby Potatoes: 1½ pounds, halved – add earthiness and soak up the broth.
  • Carrots: 4 large, cut into chunks – bring natural sweetness.
  • Yellow Onion: 1 large, sliced – adds savory depth to the broth.
  • Garlic Cloves: 4, smashed – infuse the dish with aromatic warmth.
  • Bay Leaves: 2 – lend a subtle herbal note.
  • Whole Peppercorns: 1 teaspoon – for gentle spice.
  • Pickling Spice Mix: 1 tablespoon – traditionally paired with corned beef.
  • Water or Low-Sodium Broth: 4 cups – the base of the flavorful cooking liquid.
  • Green Cabbage: 1 small head, cut into wedges – added at the end for tender texture.

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: No need to preheat—just have your crockpot clean and ready.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Add baby potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and pickling spice to the bottom of the crockpot. Pour in the water or broth.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Rinse the corned beef under cold water, pat it dry, and place it on top of the vegetables, fat side up.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours. At the 6-hour mark, carefully tuck cabbage wedges around the beef and continue cooking.
  5. Cook to Perfection: When time’s up, the beef should be fork-tender. Remove it to a cutting board to rest.
  6. Finishing Touches: Use a slotted spoon to transfer vegetables to a serving platter. Slice the corned beef against the grain into thick slices.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Arrange meat and veggies together, spoon over a bit of the cooking broth, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Rinse the brisket to remove excess salt from the brine.
  • Place the beef on top of the vegetables for better texture and even cooking.
  • Add the cabbage later to prevent overcooking.
  • Slice the meat against the grain for best tenderness.

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