Corned Beef for Sandwiches in a Slow Cooker

Corned beef cooked in the slow cooker with lots of garlic and stout beer is perfect for using in sandwiches or for making corned beef hash.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 243 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 4 bay leaves
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 (4 pound) corned beef brisket, seasoning packet discarded
• 1 (15 ounce) can dark Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)
• 2 medium heads garlic, cloves separated
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place brisket, fat-side down, into a slow cooker. Cover with hot water and cook on High for 1 hour. Drain and discard water from the slow cooker.

Step 2

Add peppercorns, cloves, cayenne, and cinnamon to a tea ball or spice bag. Place in the slow cooker with beer, garlic cloves, and bay leaves. Add more water to just cover the brisket.

Step 3

Cook on Medium for 5 hours. Remove brisket carefully; it will be very tender and may fall apart or break in half. Let meat rest before slicing.