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Slow Cooker Spiced Corned Beef

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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.

corned beef in slow cooker with spices and ingredients for recipe.
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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.

Cooked corned beef on wooden cutting board with potato's.
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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.
open faced reuben sandwich with slow cooker spiced corned beef.
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cooked corned beef on wooden cutting board.

Slow Cooker Corned Beef

A two day brine infuses a flat cut of brisket with spices and salt. This recipe cuts down on the traditional curing time by several days, but fear not, this technique produces a complex, layered flavor redolent with spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Brining Time 2 days
Total Time 2 days 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Irish
Servings 8 people
Calories 453 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 4 Pounds Corned Beef Brisket Flat Cut
  • 1/4 tsp Cloves Whole
  • 1/4 tsp AllSpice Whole
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds yellow
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 3 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Mix mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, allspice and cloves together.
  • Remove Beef from wrapper and rinse. Corned Beef comes pre-brined in it's packaging. (Using a pre packed meat cut allows you to cut down on curing time).
  • Place corned beef in slow cooker insert. Make sure it is pressed into bottom of the pot.
  • Pour water over corned beef, then add salt and sugar.
  • Add spice mix, bay leaf and cinnamon stick to corned beef.
  • Place lid back on the slow cooker insert and leave in your refrigerator for at least 2 days, 3 maximum. Turn corned beef over once a day to insure even curing.
  • After the curing process is complete, place insert, including spices and brining liquid into slow cooker and cook on high setting for 6 hours.
  • Remove corned beef from slow cooker, discarding extra spices, bay leaf, brining liquid and cinnamon stick.
  • Slice corned beef and serve. This recipe is delicious served traditionally with cabbage and potatoes, or as a tasty leftover Reuben sandwich lunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 453kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 33gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 6298mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 4mg
Keyword 2 day corned beef, brisket, corned beef, slow cooker corned beef, st patricks day
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