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Tender Crock Pot Corned Beef Recipe Easy Slow-Cooked Comfort Meal

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A slow-cooked corned beef recipe that delivers tender, flavorful meat with simple ingredients and minimal prep, perfect for cozy family meals and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket, well-trimmed
  • 1 medium head cabbage, quartered
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved
  • 1 large yellow onion, peeled and sliced
  • 4 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 4 whole garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons pickling spices (or mix mustard seeds, coriander, peppercorns, bay leaves, crushed red pepper flakes)
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 cups water
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Rinse the brisket under cold water to remove excess brine and pat dry with paper towels (about 5 minutes).
  2. Place onion slices, carrots, and potatoes at the bottom of the crock pot.
  3. Place the brisket on top of the vegetables, fat side up if it has a fat cap.
  4. Add beef broth and water to cover the brisket halfway.
  5. Sprinkle pickling spices, peppercorns, and bay leaves evenly on top.
  6. Add garlic cloves and optional apple cider vinegar.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
  8. Around hour 7, add the quartered cabbage to the crock pot to finish cooking.
  9. Check for doneness at about 8 hours; cook longer if needed.
  10. Remove the brisket and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  11. Serve with cooked vegetables and ladle some cooking liquid over everything.

Notes

Rinsing the corned beef before cooking removes excess salt and prevents overly salty results. Add cabbage late in the cooking process to avoid mushiness. Keep the fat cap on the brisket to baste the meat naturally. Rest the meat before slicing to redistribute juices. Save some cooking broth for reheating leftovers to keep meat moist.

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Keywords: corned beef, crock pot, slow cooker, comfort food, easy recipe, St. Patrick's Day, slow-cooked, tender meat

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