Get ready to transform your kitchen into an Irish culinary paradise with this incredibly tender and flavorful PA Woods Slow Cooker Corned Beef recipe! Imagine walking into your home after a long day to be greeted by the most irresistible aroma of perfectly cooked meat and vegetables, slow-simmered to absolute perfection. This isn't just another corned beef recipe - it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have your family and friends begging for seconds, and maybe even the recipe itself!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: Irish
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 lbs corned beef brisket
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 1 small head cabbage, cut into wedges
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: 3 lbs of corned beef brisket, 4 cups of water, 1 quartered onion, 4 minced cloves of garlic, 4 chopped carrots, a small head of cabbage cut into wedges, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove any excess brine. This will help reduce the saltiness of the final dish.
- Place the rinsed corned beef brisket in the slow cooker. Ensure that it fits comfortably and is the main focus of the dish.
- Add the quartered onion and minced garlic around the brisket in the slow cooker. These aromatics will enhance the flavor of the meat.
- Pour in 4 cups of water, making sure the brisket is mostly submerged. This will help keep the meat moist during the long cooking process.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours. This slow cooking method will make the corned beef tender and flavorful.
- After 7 hours of cooking, prepare the vegetables. Chop the carrots into bite-sized pieces and cut the cabbage into wedges.
- At the 7-hour mark, carefully remove the lid from the slow cooker and add the chopped carrots and cabbage wedges on top of the brisket. This timing allows the vegetables to cook without becoming overly soft.
- Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste, then cover the slow cooker again and continue cooking for an additional hour, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the corned beef brisket from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the corned beef against the grain into thin pieces. This will help ensure that the meat is tender and easy to chew.
- Serve the sliced corned beef alongside the cooked carrots and cabbage. You can also drizzle some of the cooking liquid over the meat and vegetables for added flavor.
- Enjoy your hearty and flavorful PA Woods Slow Cooker Corned Beef with family and friends!
Tips
- Always rinse your corned beef brisket before cooking to reduce excess saltiness and ensure a more balanced flavor profile.
- Cooking on low heat for 8 hours is crucial - this slow, gentle method breaks down tough muscle fibers, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth meat.
- Add vegetables later in the cooking process (around the 7-hour mark) to prevent them from becoming mushy and maintain their texture.
- When slicing the corned beef, always cut against the grain. This ensures each slice is tender and easy to chew.
- Don't discard the cooking liquid - it's packed with flavor and can be used as a delicious drizzle over your meat and vegetables.
- For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a splash of Guinness or a tablespoon of brown sugar to the cooking liquid.
- If you prefer a firmer texture, you can briefly broil the corned beef after slow cooking to create a slightly crispy exterior.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 120mg
