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Tender Slow Cooker Corned Beef Brisket with Cabbage

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A comforting and tender slow cooker corned beef brisket with cabbage recipe that transforms a tough cut of meat into a melt-in-your-mouth meal with simple ingredients and minimal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds corned beef brisket (with seasoning packet if available)
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, cut into large wedges
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 medium yellow onions, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or smashed
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4–5 whole cloves
  • 4 cups water or beef broth (~1 liter)
  • Optional: splash of apple cider vinegar
  • Optional: a few mustard seeds

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop the carrots into large chunks, quarter the onions, and cut the cabbage into wedges (about 10 minutes prep).
  2. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine and pat dry.
  3. Place carrots and onions at the bottom of the slow cooker to create a bed for the brisket.
  4. Place the brisket fat side up on top of the vegetables.
  5. Sprinkle peppercorns, bay leaves, cloves, and the seasoning packet (if included) over the brisket.
  6. Add minced garlic and pour in 4 cups of water or beef broth until the brisket is mostly submerged.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
  8. About 1 to 1.5 hours before the end of cooking, nestle the cabbage wedges around the brisket and continue cooking.
  9. Check that the brisket is easily pierced with a fork and the cabbage is tender but not mushy.
  10. Remove the brisket and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  11. Serve with cooked cabbage and vegetables.

Notes

Rinse the brisket to reduce saltiness. Place brisket fat side up to baste the meat. Add cabbage late to avoid mushiness. Use leftover broth for gravy or serving. Let meat rest before slicing. If broth is too salty, add a peeled potato or splash of water during cooking.

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