Slow Cooker Spiced Corned Beef
This recipe for slow cooker corned beef is perfect for Holidays, easy dinners and of course can sliced and laid over rye bread for a delicious homemade Rueben sandwich. Slow cooking Corned Beef gives the meat a delicate texture and infuses the spices into the meat slowly and deeply. If you are searching for a recipe with step-by-step how to make corned beef instructions, continue reading below.
This corned beef recipe is a make ahead, slow cooker time saver and is an enticing entree when served up with cabbage and potatoes. The results with this crockpot method are always delicious and all that is needed besides the cut of brisket is a few herbs, salt, water and of course; time. Skip the “boil on stove-top” instructions normally printed on the corned beef brisket package. The stove top boiled dinner method produces tough meat with the flavors (from the included seasoning packet) remaining on the outside layer of the brisket. This brining method ensures the meat is succulent and flavorful.

Brine your corned beef brisket for tasty results. This method does require a little pre-planning, but the results are worth it. Giving the corned beef brisket hours soaking in the herb studded salt water brine, creates a deeply warming, spiced result. Slow crock pot cooking makes the brisket fork tender.
Letting the beef brine in an herb and spice filled marinade, infuses the corned beef with layers of flavors, and allows the salt to penetrate, softening the meats texture and creating a soft, juicy result. Trust me, brine and slow cook your corned beef and you will never go back to the boiled dinner method.

How to Store Your Slow Cooked Corned Beef:
Store cooked corned beef for 5 days in a glass container with a tight fitting lid. Reheat in oven or microwave.
Other uses for Corned Beef:
- Chop corned beef into cubes and fry yourself up some corned beef hash! Sauté cubes of potato, chopped peppers and onion with corned beef, to make a quick and tasty hash.
- Slap together a Reuben sandwich. Pile rye bread with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and slices of corned beef, serve with thousand island dressing.
- Toss chunks of corned beef into a quick cabbage soup.
What cut of beef is best for this corned beef recipe?
Corned beef is commonly made with beef brisket, it is flavorful and tender when slow cooked.
Is corned beef the same as pastrami?
No, corned beef is brined and slow cooked in a water bath. Pastrami is slow cooked and smoked. The 2 meats are different, although they are both commonly used in Reuben sandwiches.
How can I leave the beef brisket in the brine before slow cooking my corned beef?
You can leave your corned beef in the brine (refrigerated) for up to 10 days before cooking in your crockpot. The longer you brine your brisket, the saltier it will be, so keep that in mind.
Corned beef is a versatile, flavorful crockpot meal, that fits into every season. It’s warm and spice filled, perfect for a cozy winter dinner when served with cabbage and potatoes. This slow cooked brisket is just as delicious served as a lunch sandwich style in a bright flavorful Reuben sandwich! Adding it to peppers and potatoes with an egg (served any style) makes a filling breakfast. I make this recipe several times a year and always make extra so I have leftovers. Try this corned beef recipe with the slow cooker method for tender, reliable results every time.

Lovely description and photos! Looking forward to tasting this!
Funny, I’ve always thought of corned beef as something you buy, not make. Looks great. P.S. Your Like button isn’t loading.
You’re a love! thank you for letting me know about like button. And yes! I always make my own corned beef after tasting the homemade version years ago