This Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage is a classic recipe that is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any day of the year. The crockpot makes corned beef melt in your mouth tender.
The slow cooker is the BEST and EASIEST way to make corned beef! You can make this classic recipe below or my Guinness or Maple Mustard Corned Beef for St. Patrick’s Day.
The Best Recipe for Corned Beef and Cabbage!
I’m often asked “What is the best recipe for corned beef and cabbage?” and I have to admit that I’m partial to this slow cooker recipe!
This Crock Pot Corned Beef & Cabbage recipe is best cooked in a 6QT slow cooker (or larger) as it really fills the crock. Add your potatoes a few hours into the cooking process, so that they cook for about 5-6 hours, this will keep them from getting mushy. Add the cabbage 2 hours before you plan to serve the meal.
If you’ve never made corned beef before, it’s actually easy to make but it is important to keep in mind, corned beef (and beef brisket in general) is a tough cut of meat until it is properly cooked. If it is tough, it simply hasn’t cooked for long enough, leave it in the slow cooker and give it a little more time.
Before cutting you’ll always want to allow your corned beef to rest as this is the secret to a great cut of meat. Once rested, cut against the grain to result in corned beef that is juicier, fork tender and more flavorful..
There are a few really important tips you need to be aware of when making any brisket recipe (including this crock pot corned beef recipe).
How to Store Corned Beef and Cabbage
Store leftover corned beef and cabbage in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in the oven until the meat reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Can You Freeze Corned Beef and Cabbage?
Yes, you can freeze cooked corned beef and cabbage. Allow the dish to cool completely, then transfer in serving-size portions to zip-top freezer bags labeled with the date. Wrap each bag in a layer of aluminum foil for added protection.
Squeeze out all the excess air and freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat in the oven until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
“This recipe is absolutely amazing,” raves Ter. “This will be my second time making this dish and I pretty much followed it exactly the way it states. The only thing I do different is, I add two whole onions when I put the corned beef in and leave them in the whole time for a little added flavor. This dish is definitely worth trying, you wont be disappointed!
“Simple is better,” says Kieu Trang H. “I made the dish according to the recipe, and it came out delicious. It was easy to make, and did not require a lot of prep work. This is going in my recipe collection for sure!”
“Followed the directions exactly, except for adding one can of beer with the water,” according to tarajvern. “Everything turned out fantastic! The meat was melt-in-your-mouth perfect!”
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