Tender Slow Cooker Corned Beef for St. Patrick's Day

corned beef brisket

🥗Healthier: lean turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork is often more affordable.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: green cabbage

Kale is nutrient-dense, while green cabbage is widely available.

Line a slow cooker with a large single piece of aluminum foil, pressing it around the bottom and sides of the slow cooker.

Place corned beef brisket along with curing liquid in slow cooker on top of foil.

If the brisket comes with a seasoning packet, open the packet and sprinkle seasonings evenly over the top.

Close the aluminum foil loosely over the top of the brisket.

Turn slow cooker to HIGH and cook brisket until it is 160 degrees (F), about 4 hours.

When brisket is done, lift it out of the juices in the slow cooker and place the cooked brisket on a cutting board.

Tent cooked brisket loosely with a large piece of aluminum foil and let it rest for 20 minutes.

Slice corned beef brisket against the grain in widths desired and place slices on a nice serving platter.

Garnish with trimmed, raw cabbage leaves and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

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