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slow cooked corned beef cabbage

Slow-Cooked Corned Beef Cabbage

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This soul-warming corned beef and cabbage transforms in your slow cooker with minimal effort. The brisket becomes fork-tender as it simmers in a sweet-tangy mixture of apple juice, brown sugar, and orange zest, while the cabbage wedges soak up all the savory flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small cabbage cut into 6 wedges
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 medium onions
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 2½ pound corned beef brisket excess fat trimmed
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 2 teaspoons orange rind finely shredded

Equipment

  • Slow cooker (3½ to 6-quart)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Place the onions in the bottom of your slow cooker to create a flavorful bed for the meat.
  2. Trim any excess fat from the corned beef brisket, but don't remove it all as some fat adds flavor. Cut the brisket if needed to fit your slow cooker, then place it on top of the onions.
  3. In a bowl, combine the apple juice, brown sugar, orange rind, prepared mustard, and whole cloves. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Pour the sweet-tangy mixture over the brisket.
  5. Arrange the cabbage wedges on top of the brisket.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or on high for 5-6 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal

Notes

For the best results, cook this dish on the low setting if time permits - the longer, slower cooking process yields the most tender meat. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and actually taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
For a complete meal, consider adding carrots, potatoes, or turnips to the slow cooker during the last 2-3 hours of cooking. This dish pairs wonderfully with buttery mashed potatoes and Irish soda bread.

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