Crispy Slow Cooker Corned Beef
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
9 hrs
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Total Time
9 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
351 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Irish
Crispy Slow Cooker Corned Beef
Description
The recipe starts by placing a 3-pound corned beef brisket fat side up into a slow cooker, then rubbing the meat with minced garlic, the included spice packet, sugar, and black pepper. Adding cider vinegar and a bay leaf alongside a small amount of water allows slow poaching over 8 to 9 hours on low heat, which softens the meat while infusing flavor. The slow cooking method avoids drying and results in tender corned beef.
To achieve a desirable crispy crust, especially if the top hasn’t browned sufficiently, the beef can be broiled briefly under an open oven door. This step creates a textural contrast that enhances the eating experience, balancing the savory, acidic accents from vinegar and spices with a caramelized exterior.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds corned beef , with packet
- 1 cups water , maybe less depending on size of slow cooker
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Add corned beef, fat side up, to the slow cooker.
- Add the minced garlic, spice packet, sugar and pepper to the top of the meat and rub on.
- Add the vinegar and bay leaf to the side of the corned beef and add just enough water to come up about 25% of the way to the top of the meat.
- Cook on low for 8-9 hours.
- If for some reason the corned beef is not browned on top, or enough to your liking, put under a broiler (6-7 inches away) for 1-2 minutes.
- Leave the oven door open a bit so you can look in, this isn't something you can leave unattended.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 2072mg | 86% |
| Potassium | 509mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 46.3mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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