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Slow Cooker Corned Beef
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Slow Cooker Corned Beef

Slow Cooker Corned Beef is a tenderively cooked brisket infused with pickling spices and whole cloves. The slow cooking process results in meat that easily slices against the grain and is served alongside soft baby potatoes and carrots. The gentle simmer in the slow cooker allows the flavors of garlic and bay leaves to permeate the beef, creating a rich, savory dish often enjoyed as a comforting meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 corned beef brisket 3-pound, plus pickling spice packet
  • 8 clove whole
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 24 carrot tops trimmed to 2 inches, baby
  • 1 pound baby potato Dutch variety
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves

Instructions

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  1. Place corned beef brisket, fat side up, into a slow cooker; sprinkle with pickling spice.
  2. Place whole cloves throughout the brisket. Add garlic, bay leaves and 2 cups water, or more water as needed to cover the brisket by at least 1 inch.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours. Add carrots and potatoes to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for an additional 2-3 hours, or until tender.
  4. Thinly slice the corned beef against the grain. Serve immediately with carrots and potatoes, garnished with parsley, if desired.