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Comforting Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe with Easy Mustard Glaze

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A hearty and tender slow cooker corned beef and cabbage dish enhanced with a tangy mustard glaze, perfect for cozy dinners with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket (with spice packet)
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, quartered
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 medium yellow or white onions, peeled and halved
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
  • 4 cups water or beef broth
  • Mustard Glaze:
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (or spicy brown mustard)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut the carrots into chunks, quarter the cabbage, and halve the onions. Smash the garlic cloves with the side of a knife.
  2. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine and pat dry.
  3. Place onions and carrots at the bottom of the slow cooker. Lay the brisket on top, fat side up. Add garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
  4. Pour water or beef broth around the meat, covering it halfway.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
  6. Thirty minutes before the end of cooking, nestle the cabbage wedges around the brisket and continue cooking.
  7. While the cabbage cooks, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, melted butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  8. Carefully remove the brisket and cabbage from the slow cooker. Brush the mustard glaze generously over the brisket.
  9. Return the brisket to the slow cooker uncovered and cook for 5 more minutes to set the glaze.
  10. Let the corned beef rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain. Serve with cabbage and carrots, spooning some cooking liquid over the top.

Notes

Rinse the brisket to reduce saltiness. Keep the lid on during cooking to retain moisture. Add cabbage only in the last 30 minutes to avoid mushiness. Apply mustard glaze at the end to keep its tangy brightness. Slice against the grain for tenderness. For a spicy twist, add horseradish or cayenne to the glaze.

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Keywords: corned beef, cabbage, slow cooker, mustard glaze, comfort food, Irish recipe, easy dinner, slow cooked beef

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