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Tender Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe with Easy Mustard Glaze

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A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe for tender corned beef and cabbage with a tangy mustard glaze that adds a perfect zing to the rich flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket (with spice packet)
  • 4 cups water or beef broth
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 pound red potatoes, quartered (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 large onion, sliced

Instructions

  1. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Place sliced onion and a few garlic cloves at the bottom of the slow cooker, then nestle the brisket fat side up on top.
  3. Sprinkle black peppercorns and bay leaves around the brisket. Pour in 4 cups of water or beef broth, covering about two-thirds of the meat.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until the meat is fork-tender and juicy. Alternatively, cook on high for 4 to 5 hours.
  5. About 1.5 to 2 hours before the brisket is done, add carrots, quartered red potatoes, and cabbage wedges around the meat. Cover and continue cooking until vegetables are tender.
  6. Whisk together yellow mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic in a small bowl to make the mustard glaze.
  7. Remove the brisket to a cutting board and brush the mustard glaze generously over the meat. Optionally, broil for 3-5 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
  8. Slice the corned beef across the grain into 1/2-inch thick slices. Plate with cooked cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. Drizzle extra glaze or cooking liquid over the top.

Notes

Rinse the brisket to reduce saltiness. Add vegetables late to avoid mushiness. Glaze at the end to preserve flavor. Broil glaze briefly for caramelization. Save leftover cooking liquid to keep meat moist when reheating.

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Keywords: corned beef, slow cooker, cabbage, mustard glaze, comfort food, St. Patrick's Day, easy dinner

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