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Tender Slow Cooker Corned Beef Recipe for Perfect Sandwiches

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This slow cooker corned beef recipe yields tender, juicy meat perfect for sandwiches with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Slow cooking allows the spices to deeply infuse the brisket, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket (preferably with spice packet)
  • 4 cups beef broth or water
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
  • Carrots, cut into chunks (optional)
  • Potatoes, cut into chunks (optional)
  • Cabbage wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the corned beef under cold water to remove excess salt and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Place the quartered onion and smashed garlic cloves at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Place the corned beef brisket on top of the aromatics, fat side up if possible.
  4. Add 4 cups of beef broth or water to the slow cooker, covering at least half the brisket but not submerging it completely.
  5. Sprinkle bay leaves, whole peppercorns, and mustard seeds over the brisket.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until the meat is fork-tender. Alternatively, cook on high for 4 to 5 hours if short on time.
  7. Add carrots, potatoes, or cabbage during the last 2 hours of cooking if using.
  8. Remove the brisket and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  9. Slice the corned beef thinly against the grain.
  10. Assemble sandwiches with sliced corned beef on your favorite bread, adding mustard, sauerkraut, or pickles as desired.

Notes

Rinse and soak the corned beef to reduce saltiness. Keep the brisket fat side up to baste the meat during cooking. Add vegetables in the last 2 hours to avoid mushiness. Slice thinly against the grain for best texture. Leftovers can be reheated gently in cooking liquid to keep moist.

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