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Savory Slow Cooker Corned Beef Recipe with Tender Buttered Cabbage

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A simple, hands-off slow cooker recipe for tender, flavorful corned beef paired with buttery cabbage, perfect for cozy dinners and easy meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds corned beef brisket (with seasoning packet)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 small green cabbage, quartered
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine. Pat dry with paper towels. Peel and chop the carrots and celery into large chunks. Quarter the cabbage and set aside.
  2. Place carrots and celery at the bottom of the slow cooker as a bed for the brisket. Add garlic cloves, bay leaves, mustard seeds, and cracked black peppercorns evenly over the vegetables.
  3. Place the brisket fat-side up on top of the vegetables. Pour in 4 cups of water or enough to cover about two-thirds of the brisket.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and easily pulls apart. Alternatively, cook on high for 4 to 5 hours if short on time.
  5. About 1 hour before the end of cooking, nestle the cabbage quarters into the slow cooker around the brisket. Cover and continue cooking.
  6. Remove the brisket and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  7. Toss the cooked cabbage with 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter while still warm. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top if desired.
  8. Arrange sliced corned beef and cabbage on a platter, spoon some cooking juices over the top, and serve.

Notes

Rinse the brisket before cooking to reduce saltiness. Add cabbage in the last hour to keep it tender-crisp. Rest the meat before slicing to retain juices. For a spicy twist, add jalapeño or red pepper flakes. Can substitute green cabbage with Napa or Savoy cabbage. Use a Dutch oven as an alternative cooking method.

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Keywords: corned beef, slow cooker, buttered cabbage, easy dinner, comfort food, Irish recipe, brisket, slow cooked beef

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