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Robin Shreeves

Slow cooker corned beef and cabbage

Throw together this corned beef and cabbage recipe in the slow cooker, and when you get home from work this St. Patrick's Day, it'll be good to go.

Wed, Mar 11 2009 at 9:06 PM EST
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Slow cooker corned beef and cabbage

 
This Irish girl has a confession. Until yesterday, I had never made corned beef and cabbage. I had never even eaten corned beef and cabbage. I thought I’d try my hand at this year because I came across a recipe for it using the slow cooker. And since St. Patrick’s Day is less than a week away, I’m going to share it with you because it turned out pretty well. Of course, I have nothing to compare it to, but my husband and I really liked it.
 
I didn’t have any luck finding an organic or grass-fed brisket at the two stores I tried, so I went with a conventional cut. My veggies were all organic, though. Here’s the recipe, courtesy of The Irish Cook blog.
 
Ingredients
  • Large, lean cut of brisket (mine was about 2 ½ pounds)
  • Savoy cabbage, 1 head cut into several pieces
  • Potatoes, 6 or 7 large white
  • Carrots, 5 or 6 large washed well since you are not peeling (I peeled mine)
  • White Onions, 2 large or several boiling onions
  • 1 tsp. of onion powder
  • 1 tsp. of garlic powder
  • 1 bay leaf, torn
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cold water
 
Time Estimates
Prep time: 15 min  
Cook time: 8-10 hrs  
Total time: 8 hrs and 15 min  
 
Directions
  1. Put brisket in the bottom of the slow cooker
  2. Place potatoes, carrots and onions on top of brisket
  3. Season with onion powder, garlic, bay leaf, salt and pepper
  4. Pour cold water to just below the top of vegetables
  5. Cook on low for 8 hours
  6. Place cabbage on the top of vegetables
  7. Cook for another 2 hours
 
Yield: 1 brisket
 
 
It was very easy. The vegetables came out tender and flavored by the meat. The meat was very tender and flavorful. I will say that the cabbage kind of stunk the house up, though.
 
If you’re looking to make a traditional Irish meal this March 17 (well, a traditional American-Irish meal, the Irish actually used to use boiled bacon, not brisket) this is a good recipe to use. St. Patrick’s Day is on a Tuesday this year, and using the slow cooker is an easy way to prepare this meal even on a busy workday. 
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anonymous
fresh healthy vending recipes 11/26/2010 03:16 AM

Fresh Healthy Vending is the only vending franchise company that offers locations 100% juices, fresh vegetables and fruits, smoothies, and yogurts in every one of its healthy vending machines. potato chips and low fat popcorn like Pirate's Booty.

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Guest 07/30/2010 22:05 PM

If you stop to think about what your saying , you would find yourself a fool. #1 as woman I'm sure you take the birth control pill.Do you realize that the pills base compound come from pregnant mares urine? Also the blood that is processed from slaughter houses is 80% of where our medicines come from? Really would be nice if your comments were as informed as your opinion.

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Alex 04/13/2010 16:49 PM

My mom used to make corned beef and cabbage in the slow cooker all the time, but i don't remember how exactly. i know she put the corned beef in the slow cooker for awhile, then put in the cabbage a little later, but i don't know how long to cook it for? on high or low? and when to add the cabbage? Also, the corned beef came with a season packet, so i guess that needs to go in when i put the meat in, is there any other seasonings i should put in? We also have some carrots and a few potatoes i.... More

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Yummy 04/10/2010 21:54 PM

We have been eatring this for years. it is very good.
You can also substitute the CornBeef with 4-5 Pork Chops, that is very good as well.

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Lisa 03/11/2010 23:40 PM

Unreal! Even organizations that seem to be concerned about the environment refuse to face the fact that meat production is the number one plague on the environment. You can't be a meat-eating environmentalist- it's as simple as that. Can't have it both ways. I suggest everyone read the UN report- "Livestock's Long Shadow"

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sarah 03/16/2010 09:58 AM

If you opt for organic pasture raised beef it is eco friendly. They are generally raised on land that would be unsuitable for crop production (as anyone who farms cattle would tell you there's alot more money in veggies than cows). Being an environmentalist means making informed decisions, regardless of what you eat. Eating organic food trucked in from thousands of km's away is not environmentally friendly, but lots of eco-conscious people do anyway right? Learn where your food comes from, opt.... More

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Lisa 03/16/2010 19:33 PM

That's a ridiculous statement. There's plenty of money to be made in the meat industry. And being an environmentalist means caring about the environment. Try to imagine how much "pasture" would be necessary to produce the same amount of beef that now comes from feedlots and factory farms. Guess what? There isn't enough land in the whole United States. Can I assume that you at least believe that people should drastically cut down the amount of meat they consume? That would be a more reasonable.... More

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Bob 03/15/2010 08:39 AM

Any one who trusts the UN is crazy. Just look at all the Warming Junk they have put out out

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Jennifer Willis 03/11/2010 19:54 PM

I've only made corned beef and cabbage for a few years now, but have always used my crock pot. This is a great recipe -- thanks for sharing!

But.... boiled bacon? Yes, I like to try traditional recipes, and I do have some bacon that could stand to be used, but I think I'll stick with the brisket. :)

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NyMom 03/10/2010 12:05 PM

and it was actually amazingly good....we're the kind of folks that eat corned beef only once a year and this proved to be a fool-proof way to cook it. (and we used a dry Burgundy instead of water in pot)

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Guest 03/17/2009 15:50 PM

I'm only gonna change one part of it. my boyfriend and I arent really big fans of cabbage. So instead I'm replacing it with broccoli. Should make for an interesting change and an equally healthly one.

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Guest 03/17/2009 09:27 AM

I was wondering if I should put the cabbage in toward the end of cooking (in the crock pot), thanks for the recipe - I will wait until later today. I can't wait to get home, I know the house will smell wonderful!

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rshreeves 03/17/2009 09:34 AM

Yes, you definitely want to wait till the last 1 1/2 to 2 hours to put the cabbage in. The website where I found the recipe said that if you don't have enough room in your slow cooker, it's no problem to cook it separately right before you serve.

Enjoy.

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Guest 03/12/2009 10:41 AM

Thanks Robin. I think I will try this. Penny

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