Crock Pot Corned Beef

sliced corned beef sliced and arranged on a platter

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4.25 from 4 votes

Corned beef brisket seasoned with a spice rub and slow-cooked to tender perfection.

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time6 5

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: corned beef brisket, crock pot corned beef

Servings: - 4

Calories: 930kcal

Author: Abbey McDermott

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

3-4 pounds corned beef brisket see notes
1 large onion sliced
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 teaspoons ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground mustard
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the seasonings. Set aside. (Alternatively, if a spice packet came with the corned beef, that can be used.)
In the bottom of the crock pot (slow cooker), place the sliced onions.
Remove the brisket from the packaging and rinse under cold water. Rub the spice mixture over the brisket, covering it on all sides. Place it on top of the onions.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the meat is fork-tender. The actual cooking time will vary based on the actual size of the brisket and the slow cooker used. If you can pull off a corner of the meat without a knife, it's done. It's important to cook until the temperature reaches 160 degrees.
Remove to a cutting board to cool slightly before slicing. Slice against the grain.
Serve with roasted potatoes and carrots. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Corned beef brisket: Be sure to use corned beef brisket. Brisket that has been brined will be labeled "corned beef brisket".

Rinsing the meat: Rinsing the corned beef helps to control the salt level since the corned beef is cured in a brine. (This is optional.)

Cooking: Always cook corned beef on the low setting of the slow cooker.

Checking for doneness: Corned beef will still have a pink hue when fully cooked. The best test for doneness is to check if the meat is fork-tender. It should pull apart without a knife.

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