For an even richer flavor, sear the corned beef brisket in a hot pan before placing it in the slow cooker. If you prefer a less tangy sauce, use crème fraîche instead of sour cream. To prevent the cabbage from becoming too soft, add it during the last 45 minutes of cooking time.
Sarah's Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
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PREP TIME25 mins
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COOK TIME7 hrs 30 mins
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TOTAL TIME7 hrs 55 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS72
A richly flavored and deeply comforting rendition of the Irish classic, perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any occasion that calls for a hearty, slow-cooked feast. The corned beef becomes incredibly tender, infused with aromatic spices, while the vegetables absorb the savory braising liquid.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate30 g
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Cholesterol130 mg
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Fiber7 g
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Protein39 g
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Saturated Fat12 g
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Sodium2918 mg
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Sugar7 g
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Fat37 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
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0 mins
Place the corned beef into the bottom of a large slow cooker.
02
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Scatter the pickling spice over the brisket.
03
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Layer the celery, carrots, potatoes, and onion atop the brisket, respectively.
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Pour the stout beer into the slow cooker. Add enough hot water to the slow cooker to cover the brisket by at least 1 inch.
05
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7 hrs 30 mins
Cook on High until the brisket reaches the desired consistency, 7 to 8 hours.
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Remove the brisket and vegetables from the slow cooker to a large bowl; cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
07
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10 mins
Remove 1 cup of the liquid in the slow cooker; pour into a small pot over medium heat. Cook the liquid until the volume is reduced by about half, about 10 minutes. Transfer the reduced liquid to a small bowl; stir the horseradish and sour cream into the liquid to make a sauce.
08
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25 mins
Submerge the cabbage wedges in the liquid remaining in the slow cooker; cook until the cabbage softens yet retains some crispiness, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove the cabbage to a platter. Ladle remaining liquid from the slow cooker into a bowl.
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Slice the brisket across the grain. Serve with the vegetable mixture, cabbage, horseradish sauce, and liquid from the slow cooker.
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Eloy Larkin
May 27, 2025This recipe was a hit at our St. Patrick's Day celebration! The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful.
Cordie Homenick
Feb 17, 2025My brisket was a little tough after 7 hours. Next time, I'll cook it for a bit longer.
Lorna Hand
Dec 23, 2024The horseradish sauce is what really made this dish stand out. I'll definitely be making it again.
Magdalen Reilly
Nov 30, 2024This is a keeper! I appreciate that the recipe is easy to make and delicious!
Terrance Hayes
Nov 29, 2024Easy to follow and the instructions were clear. My family loved it!
Westley Crist
Nov 24, 2024I added a bay leaf to the slow cooker for extra flavor and it turned out amazing!
Devyn Predovicwiegand
Nov 23, 2024The stout beer added such a depth of flavor to the dish. Highly recommend using it!