Corned Beef Recipe for the Slow Cooker

My hubby loves corned beef and cabbage, being a big Irish guy and all. I can’t say that I blame him either! I had never really had it very often before marrying him as this was not something my German mom cooked. My friend made a huge pot of it one day and invited us over and from that day on, I was hooked. Now I try and make it 3 or 4 times a year, if not more often. I did switch from the stove top to a slow cooker so that it would get all tender and amazing and yet keep the broth intact. Here is a basic recipe that I use and my family enjoys.

Corned Beef and Cabbage for the Slow Cooker Recipe

2-3 lb corned beef – packaged with spices is okay
4-5 cups of hot water or so meat is covered
1/2 tsp pepper
1 small onion, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
1 head of green cabbage, cored and cut into wedges
8 small white potatoes, quartered
1 tsp pickling spices – optional

*You will need a large size slow cooker for this recipe

In your slow cooker, add your meat and spice packet, water, onion, carrots and pepper. I add additional pickling spices, but this is optional. Cook on high for 4 hours. After 4 hours, reduce heat to low and add your potatoes and cabbage. Cover and cook 3-4 hours until vegetables are fork tender. Serve with crusty soda bread or french style bread.

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