Crockpot corned beef and cabbage with potatoes and carrots

Q: Do you Rinse corned beef before cooking?

Do You Rinse Corned Beef Before Cooking? Yes, its best to rinse it before cooking it. Rinsing it helps remove the extra salt, so you dont end up with a dish thats way too salty. Dont worry about rinsing off all the flavor!

Is it even St. Patrick’s Day if you’re not eating corned beef and cabbage? It’s the quintessential holiday meal, synonymous with American St. Patrick’s Day since the mid to late 1800s. When many Irish immigrated to America, they settled in predominantly Jewish neighborhoods, and began buying their meat from Kosher butchers. When St. Patrick’s Day was pivoted from a religious holiday to a heritage celebration, they combined their neighbors’ corned beef with their beloved potatoes and the cheapest vegetable they could find, and corned beef and cabbage as we know it today was born.

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Ingredients
WHAT IS CORNED BEEF?
CAN YOU FREEZE CORNED BEEF?
More St. Paddy’s Day Recipes
Do you Rinse corned beef before cooking?
How do you cook corned beef so it's tender?
How many hours does it take to cook corned beef?
Why is my slow cooker corned beef tough?

Unfortunately, it’s also known for taking what can feel like FOREVER to make, requiring you check on it every half hour or so to make sure your meat stays completely submerged throughout the cooking process. If you don't have that kind of time or energy in the kitchen, we get it— this crockpot recipe is for you!

This slow cooker version CAN be done in 4 to 4 ½ hours on high, but is really best cooked low and slow for 9 to 10 hours. We recommend getting the meat and potatoes in there early in the morning, and then adding cabbage right as you’re getting ready for dinner. You’ll have 45 minutes to an hour free while the cabbage cooks, just enough time to make some Irish side dishes or dessert.

Got leftovers? This will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Or check out our favorite corned beef leftover ideas— our fave go-to is making reuben sandwiches.

Made this yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below.

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Ingredients

1
medium yellow onion, cut into large wedges
3
large carrots, cut into thirds
2
stalks celery, cut into thirds
1/2 lb.
baby potatoes, halved
1
(2-3 lb) corned beef brisket
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1
packed pickling spice
3
sprigs thyme
2
bay leaves
1/2
green cabbage, cut into large wedges

Directions

1. Step 1Add onion, carrots, celery and potatoes to bowl of your crock pot. Place corned beef on top and season generously with salt, pepper, and pickling spices. Scatter thyme and bay leaves over meat and fill slow cooker bowl with water until it is almost completely covering the meat.
2. Step 2Cook on low for 9 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 4 1/2 hours, until meat is tender. Add cabbage to crock pot and cook on high for 45 minutes to 1 hour more until cabbage is tender and cooked through. Remove meat and vegetables from slow cooker, slice and serve.

Nutrition (per serving): 370 calories, 23 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 22 g fat, 7 g saturated fat, 1,164 mg sodium

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This Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe is the BEST St. Patrick’s Day meal. Simply add the juicy corned beef, carrots, onion and potatoes to your crock pot. Let it slowly cook all day until your corned beef is tender, and the flavors come together. Simple, easy and oh -so delicious.

If you own a pressure cooker you’ll also want to check out my Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe which cooks up perfectly in less than 2 hours!

Hello lads and lassies! You ready to get your Irish on?

Although some would argue that Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage isn’t traditional Irish food, for our family it’s about as close as we get.

Every year we have a fun St. Patrick’s Day dinner. We make corned beef and cabbage, Irish brown bread, and drink root beer floats. Then for dessert, we dig into some yummy creme de menthe brownies. The kids really enjoy when we celebrate the holidays. This is a great way to do that.

I have to say, I didn’t start making corned beef and cabbage until about 6 years ago. I really did not want to do it. It just didn’t sound like something I would enjoy. I do like cabbage, but I pictured the meat tasting all funky like. I decided I would be brave and make some, and decided to invite a few friends over who also had never had it. Every one of them loved it! They were all pleasantly surprised, just as I was. The meat was so tender, and the flavor was really good! If you happen to be one of “us” who are afraid of trying new foods, I promise this meal won’t disappoint. Go for it!

WHAT IS CORNED BEEF?

Corned beef is made from beef brisket. The meat goes through a long curing process using large grains of rock salt and then it is brined. Next, it is slowly cooked where it takes a tough cut of beef into one that is super tender and flavorful!

CAN YOU FREEZE CORNED BEEF?

Yes, you can! You can cook raw or cooked corned beef. Just place it in a gallon-size zippered bag and seal it, removing as much air as possible and freeze. Raw corned beef is best used within one month as it will start to have flavor loss. Cooked corned beef can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.

To thaw & cook the raw corned beef: Let it thaw completely in the fridge for 12 to 24 hours and cook in your crock pot as directed below.

To make this Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe just start by rinsing off and preparing your onion, carrots, and potatoes. Peel and cut carrots into thirds and cut onions into fourths. Peel and cut up potatoes if you’re using russets, or just rinse if you’re using baby reds or a medley variety.

Place onions and carrots on the bottom of a large crock pot. Next remove roast from packing, making sure to remove any seasoning packet that may be inside. Place roast along with juices from package inside the crock pot on top of the onions and carrots. Season with the seasoning packet that it came with if you choose. Add two cups of water. Place potatoes all around the roast. Cover and cook on high for 8 hours.

By the way, I love my crock pot. If you’re in the market for a new one, this is the one.

After that has cooked for 8 hours or so, take your head of cabbage and rinse it well. Cut the head into fourths.

Open crock pot and place the pieces of cabbage right on top. Cook another 2 hours on high to steam the cabbage to perfection.

Remove meat and veggies from the crock pot and add to a platter. Enjoy!

Below is the printable version of the recipe for your convenience.

2.5 lb corned beef roast
2 small yellow onions
10 medium carrots
10 baby medley variety potatoes
2 cups water
1 head of cabbage

Rinse and prepare your onion, carrots and potatoes. Peel and cut carrots in thirds and cut onions in fourths. Peel and cut up potatoes if you’re using russets, or just rinse if you’re using baby reds or a medley variety. Set aside.
Place onions and carrots on the bottom of a large crock pot. Next remove roast from packing, making sure to remove any seasoning packet that may be inside. Place roast along with juices from package inside the crock pot on top of the onions and carrots. Season with the seasoning packet that it came with if you choose. Add two cups of water. Place potatoes all around the roast. Cover and cook on high for 8 hours.
Take your head of cabbage and rinse. Cut the head into fourths. Open crock pot and place the pieces of cabbage right on top. Cook another 2 hours on high. Remove meat and veggies from crock pot and add to a platter. Enjoy!

More St. Paddy’s Day Recipes

Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
Homemade Corned Beef Hash
Creme De Menthe Brownies
Irish Brown Bread Recipe
Make Ahead Green Smoothies

Do you Rinse corned beef before cooking?

Do You Rinse Corned Beef Before Cooking? Yes, it's best to rinse it before cooking it. Rinsing it helps remove the extra salt, so you don't end up with a dish that's way too salty. Don't worry about rinsing off all the flavor!

How do you cook corned beef so it's tender?

Instead: Regardless of the cooking method, corned beef is best cooked over low heat. A low, gentle simmer on the stovetop or in the slow cooker are two excellent methods for cooking up soft, tender slices of corned beef every time.

How many hours does it take to cook corned beef?

For a two to three-pound corned beef brisket, cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. For a three to five-pound corned beef brisket, cook for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. STOVE: Place brisket fat-side up in a large pot and cover it with water. Bring the water to a boil; then reduce the heat and simmer, allowing about 1 hour per pound.

Why is my slow cooker corned beef tough?

If you allowed too much of the water to evaporate in cooking, this can make the corned beef tough (or even too salty). Add extra water to the pot and cover the pot with a tightly fitting lid.