How to make corned beef and cabbage in crock pot

This easy Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage takes next to no effort, and results in perfectly tender, melt in your mouth beef.

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Do you cook corned beef fat side up or down in crock pot?
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Just a few ingredients, and about five minutes of your time, is all you need to make this mouthwatering crockpot corned beef dinner.

Who says you have to wait for St. Patrick’s day, this recipe is so easy you can enjoy it all year long!

Okay. We’re a little late posting this. Like a month and a half late. But, trust me, this recipe is worth the wait.

In the past, we have always cooked our corned beef and cabbage on the stovetop, but have always wanted to try out the slow cooker method.

This past St. Patrick’s day, we finally did it, and we see no reason to ever go back.

It’s so effortless. Your crock pot does the work for you!.
The beef is super tender. If you’re a slow cooker fan like us, you know how it magically melts meat into tender submission.
It doesn’t heat up the kitchen. Seriously, who wants a boiling cauldron of hot water steaming away for three hours?

Corned Beef – go with a larger cut than you think you need, they shrink quite a bit when cooking.
Garlic – just a couple for some extra flavor in the broth.
Potatoes – we used red potatoes. Any waxier types hold up better when slow cooked in liquid.
Carrots – another essential root veggie.
Water – for braising. Some use broth or beer for stronger flavors.
Cabbage – this goes in towards the end.

There are two main cuts of corned beef, the point cut and flat cut, both of which are part of the brisket.

The flat cut, more commonly seen in stores, is more uniform in shape and is easier to slice evenly. It is also generally a larger piece of meat

The point cut is smaller, but more marbled. It is harder to cook, but after many hours low and slow it comes out tender and flavorful.

Both are good choices, but we usually go with flat cut because we like plenty of leftovers.

Use a 6-7 quart crockpot. Any smaller will be too cramped.
Place your corned beef fat side up. Some people trim off most of the fat, but look, this isn’t diet food no matter what you do, so don’t ruin it.
Remember the seasoning packet. Sprinkle the seasonings all over the top.
Wait to add the cabbage until the final 2 hours of cooking, otherwise it can get too soggy.
Don’t rush things. Beef brisket takes a long time to cook. If it’s not tender yet, keep cooking it. So start early!
When it’s done cooking, remove the meat to a cutting board and let it rest for 10-15 minutes, then slice against the grain.

With protein, starch and veggies, this is a complete meal. That being said, some flavor enhancers never hurt!

We love our corned beef with horseradish sauce. Not the wimpy stuff you get in the middle aisles of the supermarket, but the spicy jars in the refrigerated section. Some choose mustard as their corned beef condiment of choice. Both go well.

For those potatoes, carrots and cabbage, a good pat of butter takes them to the next level. Again, this isn’t diet food we’re cooking here.

We sure hope you cooked a big enough corned beef for leftovers, because you’re definitely going to want to make a homemade Reuben Sandwich!

Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days

Don’t wait for St. Patrick’s day, make this easy slow cooker corned beef and cabbage any time you get the craving. Cook a big one, and enjoy Reubens for a week’s worth of lunches!

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Try these other great Crockpot Recipes!
Guinness Beef Stew
Barbacoa Pork
Crockpot Tuscan Chicken
Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken
Islander Pork Chops
Crack Chicken
Cochon de Lait

Ingredients

1 corned beef brisket (3-5 pounds)
2-3 garlic cloves
3 cups water
2 lbs potatoes (cut into large chunks)
6-8 carrots, peeled
1 small head of cabbage, cut into wedges

Instructions

Add corned beef fat side up in slow cooker. Add water and place garlic cloves in water. Sprinkle seasoning packet from corned beef all over.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, until beef is tender.
During final 2 hours of cooking time, add cabbage wedges on top of beef.
After cooking, remove corned beef to a cutting board and allow to rest 10-15 minutes before slicing against the grain.

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Do you cook corned beef fat side up or down in crock pot?

Is Corned Beef Cooked Fat Side Up Or Down In The Crockpot? Corned Beef Brisket should be placed in the crockpot / pot with the fat side up. The fat insulates and protects the meat and helps the corned beef from drying out as it cooks.

Should I rinse my corned beef before I put it in the crock pot?

Should I rinse off corned beef before cooking? It is usually not required especially when cooking it in the slow cooker or crockpot. By rinsing it, you are also likely to remove any excess salt from the meat, which might result in a milder flavor.

Should liquid cover corned beef in crock pot?

To properly braise the corned beef you only want the liquid to come up about halfway over the corned beef, not covering it.

Can you overcook corned beef in a crock pot?

CAN YOU OVERCOOK CORNED BEEF IN A CROCK POT? It is definitely possible to overcook any beef in the crock pot, resulting in a cut of beef that is bordering too soft. This recipe calls for cooking on low for 9-10 hours. I would try to stick with this cooking time.