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Perfect Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe with Easy Guinness Reduction

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A hearty and tender slow cooker corned beef and cabbage recipe enhanced with a rich Guinness reduction sauce. Perfect for cozy weeknights or St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket, pre-brined
  • 1 cup Guinness Stout
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
  • 6 medium red potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 1 small head green cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns (optional)
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop the carrots, potatoes, onion, and cabbage. Keep cabbage wedges large to avoid overcooking.
  2. Place carrots, potatoes, onion, and smashed garlic cloves in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine and place it fat-side up on top of the vegetables.
  4. Add bay leaves, peppercorns, and pour beef broth around the sides of the brisket (not over it).
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until meat is fork-tender.
  6. About 15 minutes before done, nestle cabbage wedges around the brisket, cover, and let steam until tender but still holding shape.
  7. Remove brisket and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
  8. While meat rests, pour Guinness into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and Dijon mustard. Simmer until reduced by half and syrupy, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  9. Slice corned beef against the grain, arrange on a platter with vegetables, and drizzle Guinness reduction over or serve alongside.

Notes

Rinse the brisket to reduce saltiness. Cook low and slow to ensure tender meat. Add cabbage last to avoid mushiness. Watch Guinness reduction closely to prevent burning. Let meat rest before slicing to retain juices.

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Keywords: slow cooker corned beef, corned beef and cabbage, Guinness reduction, St. Patrick's Day recipe, comfort food, easy slow cooker recipe

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