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Easy Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage for New Years Luck

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This classic slow cooker corned beef and cabbage is fork-tender, packed with flavor, and perfect for a stress-free New Year’s Day dinner. Set it in the morning and enjoy a lucky, delicious meal with family and friends.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds corned beef brisket (with spice packet)
  • 1 spice packet (from corned beef)
  • 2 large yellow onions, quartered
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (Yukon Gold or red)
  • 4–5 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Optional: Sear the brisket in a large skillet with oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
  3. Place quartered onions and smashed garlic cloves in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  4. Place the brisket on top of the onions, fat side up. Sprinkle the spice packet, extra peppercorns, and bay leaves over the top.
  5. Pour beef broth and apple cider vinegar around the sides of the brisket (not directly over the spices).
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.
  7. About 2 hours before serving, add baby potatoes and carrot pieces to the slow cooker, nestling them into the liquid.
  8. About 45 minutes before serving, add cabbage wedges, tucking them into the liquid.
  9. Check that the brisket is fork-tender; if not, cook another 30 minutes.
  10. Remove brisket from slow cooker, tent with foil, and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
  11. Slice brisket against the grain into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick slices.
  12. Arrange sliced brisket, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage on a platter. Spoon some cooking liquid over everything and serve.

Notes

Don’t skip rinsing the brisket to control saltiness. Add cabbage in the last 45 minutes to avoid mushiness. Slice against the grain for tender meat. Let brisket rest before slicing. Taste before adding extra salt. For a beer-braised version, replace beef broth with dark beer like Guinness. Serve with horseradish cream sauce or whole-grain mustard.

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