Corned Beef and Cabbage To Die For

This recipe requires a bit of time, but it is worth the effort. Serve with marbled rye bread. Adding peeled whole red potatoes adds an additional texture and flavor. The stock combination will be a little salty; adding water can reduce this.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 hr
• Total Time: 10 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 463 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
• 3 bay leaves, or more to taste
• 1 head cabbage, cored and cut into 8 wedges
• 1 (3 pound) beef brisket, trimmed
• 24 ounces beef stock
• ¼ cup pickling spice
• 24 ounces chicken stock

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook on Low for 8 hours.

Step 2

Place brisket in the crock of a slow cooker. Pour beef stock over brisket.

Step 3

Place pickling spices, garlic, and bay leaves into a cheesecloth bag, tie the bag, and submerge it into the stock.

Step 4

Remove brisket to a cutting board; cut into small pieces.

Step 5

Strain cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard spices and any strained pieces.

Step 6

Combine brisket, chicken stock, strained beef stock, and cabbage in the slow cooker crock.

Step 7

Cook on Low until cabbage is tender, about 2 1/2 hours.