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Slow Cooker Corned Beef

Slow Cooker Corned Beef
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Experience the tender, juicy, and flavorful Slow Cooker Corned Beef that melts in your mouth with minimal effort. This classic Irish dish is slow-cooked to perfection with aromatic spices and savory broth, creating a melt-in-your-mouth brisket infused with traditional flavors. Ideal for celebrations or comforting family dinners, this recipe offers effortless cooking, unmatched tenderness, and easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 packet pickling spices (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 bay leaves

Vegetables (Optional)

  • 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine and pat it dry. Peel and chop carrots and potatoes if using. Gather all spices and broth needed for cooking.
  2. Layer the Slow Cooker: Place the carrots and potatoes at the bottom of your slow cooker to create a flavorful vegetable bed. Lay the brisket on top, fat side up, so the fat can baste the meat while cooking.
  3. Add Spices and Broth: Sprinkle the pickling spices evenly over the brisket, add garlic cloves and bay leaves, then pour beef broth over everything, ensuring the meat stays moist and absorbs flavors.
  4. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 6 hours, until the meat is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
  5. Rest and Slice: Once cooked, remove the brisket and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin slices for maximum tenderness.

Notes

  • Use the fat cap on the brisket to keep the meat moist and juicy during cooking.
  • Rinse the corned beef well to reduce excess salt and balance flavor.
  • Cooking low and slow yields the best tender and flavorful results.
  • Add vegetables at the start for hearty veggies or towards the end if using softer vegetables.
  • Save leftover cooking liquid as a flavorful broth base for soups or gravies.

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