Crispy Slow Cooker Corned Beef
Crispy Slow Cooker Corned Beef is tender, flavorful, and slow-cooked to perfection before finishing with a crispy, caramelized crust. This effortless recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth corned beef with a satisfying texture contrast, ideal for easy family meals or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 to 10 hours (slow cooker) + 5 to 7 minutes (broiling)
- Total Time: Total Time: Approximately 8 hours 15 minutes to 10 hours 17 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Slow Cooker
- Method: Slow Cooker + Broiling
- Cuisine: American, Irish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
3 pounds corned beef, with seasoning packet
1 cup water (adjust based on slow cooker size)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
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Place corned beef in slow cooker, fat side up.
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Add garlic, bay leaf, sugar, cider vinegar, and black pepper.
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Pour in 1 cup water, just enough to cover bottom without submerging beef.
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Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until tender.
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Remove beef and place on foil-lined baking sheet.
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Preheat oven broiler.
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Broil for 5 to 7 minutes until surface is crispy and caramelized, watching closely.
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Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Add carrots, potatoes, and cabbage during last 2 hours for a complete meal.
Substitute brown sugar for white sugar for deeper sweetness.
Enhance flavor with whole peppercorns and mustard seeds.
Increase cider vinegar by 1 tablespoon for tangier flavor.
Serve with mustard or horseradish sauce.
Store leftovers refrigerated up to 4 days; reheat gently. Freeze for up to 3 months.
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