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Cozy Grandma’s Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

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A tender, flavorful slow cooker recipe for corned beef and cabbage that delivers comforting, melt-in-your-mouth results with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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  • 4 to 5 pounds corned beef brisket (with seasoning packet)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 large yellow onion, peeled and quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 small red potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Place the quartered onion and smashed garlic cloves at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Sprinkle the black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and bay leaves on top of the onions and garlic.
  4. Place the brisket fat side up on top of the onions and spices.
  5. Add 4 cups of water and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, covering the brisket halfway.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
  7. About 1 hour before the end of cooking, add the carrots and potatoes around the brisket.
  8. 30 minutes before serving, place the cabbage wedges on top. Cover and continue cooking.
  9. Check tenderness with a fork; cook an extra 15-30 minutes if needed.
  10. Remove the brisket and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into 1/4-inch slices.
  11. Serve sliced beef with cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, spooning some cooking liquid over the top and garnishing with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Rinse the brisket to reduce saltiness. Add cabbage late to prevent mushiness. Let meat rest before slicing for juiciness. Use fresh vegetables for best texture. Save broth for soups or cooking grains. Check meat at 7 hours if your slow cooker runs hot to avoid overcooking.

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Keywords: slow cooker, corned beef, cabbage, comfort food, easy recipe, St. Patrick's Day, crockpot, tender beef

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