topic Re: Corned Beef & Cabbage? in Recipes

Corned Beef & Cabbage?

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 06:42:28 GMT

I've never made it, have only eaten it once or maybe twice in my life, but I think I might like to make it....maybe.

Anybody have a super easy, yet tasty, crockpot recipe?

Re: Corned Beef & Cabbage?

Desertdi — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 06:56:21 GMT

There's really no recipe -- it's just "boiled beef". Follow the instructions on the bag. For the cabbage, dip some of the water out of the crock pot......and add it to a separate pot to cook the cabbage on the stovetop.

Re: Corned Beef & Cabbage?

rms1954 — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 06:57:39 GMT

Never made it or tried it but I like my cabbage raw. Don't think I'd like it cooked and mushy. My mother used to love it. My grandmother, who was Irish, prepared it a lot.

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4kitties — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:17:24 GMT

I place my corned beef in the crockpot and add enough water to almost cover it. I also add the little packet of seasonings. Let it cook on low for 8 hours or so.

I then pour all of the cooking water into a pot to cook my cabbage and little potatoes on the stovetop. The cooking water adds flavor to the veggies.

I know some do roast their corned beef in the oven, but I have never tried that method.

Re: Corned Beef & Cabbage?

drizzellla — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:28:36 GMT

My Husband made it for dinner last night. Can you tell he likes it?

As people have said follow the instructions on the package. The corned beef was so tender it fell apart when you tried to cut it.

No doubt he will buy another corned beef in the near future.

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SoCal Bred — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:35:32 GMT

Years ago when Paula Deen had her cooking show, she made a simple recipe of corned beef and cabbage. She used canned corned beef and brussel sprouts, if I can remember correctly, she boiled the sprouts with little water until tender with sliced round onions then added the canned corned beef to simmer a bit. Before serving, she topped with cooked crinkle bacon. I made it once, it was quick, simple and tasty.

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SoCal Bred — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:38:42 GMT

Forgot to add, this Paula Deen recipe for corned beef and cabbage was done in a large pot on the stove.

Re: Corned Beef & Cabbage?

Harpa — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:36:12 GMT

I've never had it either! I never even thought to make it!

My sister just told me what she does: corned beef, (she does not use the seasoning....I kept asking her how she does season it, and she said it is already seasoned....?)

potatoe chunks, carrots, cabbage...... She uses the stove top, cook slow - a couple of hours.

I would have used the crock pot.

Guess I won't have again this year. DH said he hates it!

Re: Corned Beef & Cabbage?

PINKdogWOOD — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:37:06 GMT

Couldn't be easier in a crockpot @JeanLouiseFinch . Just toss in your corned beef, cut up a good sized onion, cut up your cabbage, toss those in and forget it. There's usually a seasoning packet you get with the corned beef, of course put that in too.

Serve with potatoes, mashed, cubed, however you want. Enjoy your great meal!

Re: Corned Beef & Cabbage?

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:50:46 GMT

@Harpa wrote:
I've never had it either! I never even thought to make it!

My sister just told me what she does: corned beef, (she does not use the seasoning....I kept asking her how she does season it, and she said it is already seasoned....?)
potatoe chunks, carrots, cabbage...... She uses the stove top, cook slow - a couple of hours.

I would have used the crock pot.

Guess I won't have again this year. DH said he hates it!

😆 you're funny, @Harpa

My husband has never asked for it and my mom never made it. We aren't Irish but dad liked it once a year either at his Kiwanis meeting that happens St. Paddy's week or my sister would make it and invite him and mom for dinner. Maybe he had it twice in the same week? 🤷‍♀️🍀

Re: Corned Beef & Cabbage?

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:52:34 GMT

Thanks all. I think I can do it. 😊

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proudlyfromNJ — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:08:11 GMT

We make it every year. I'm not a big meat eater but I love this and it's very easy to make.

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Harpa — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:17:13 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch We're not Irish, either.

Is there such a thing as a half-pound corned beef brisket?

I'd love to make it for myself.

Re: Corned Beef & Cabbage?

Marp — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:04:35 GMT

@Harpa wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch We're not Irish, either.

Is there such a thing as a half-pound corned beef brisket?
I'd love to make it for myself.

@Harpa, if you just want a small quantity cheat! It will be more expensive but go to your local deli counter and ask for the weight of corned beef you want but tell them you want it in a chunk not sliced. I would suggest one pound minimum.

ETA: If you decide on buying a brisket and cooking it yourself corned beef freezes really well. Just portion as you would like and put the rest in the freezer for another time. Do, however, keep shrinkage in mind, it can be considerable.

Re: Corned Beef & Cabbage?

Jannygaz — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:33:17 GMT

I cook mine in a slow cooker covering it with a combo of water and a bottle (or two) of beer. It's my son's favorite meal. Skipping the cabbage this year because it never was eaten.

Re: Corned Beef & Cabbage?

RespectLife — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:53:55 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch

I know you asked for Crock pot instructions...but may I tempted you with the BEST EVER way to cook Corned Beef?

@Mothertrucker posted it back in 2018....and it is the best and SO easy. I cook the veggies separate but you could always add them to this oven method.

One year, we had a cook off. One smoked, one boiled on the stove, one Crock Pot and this OVEN recipe won unanimously HANDS DOWN. Everyone wants the instructions after they have tasted it. I thank @Mothertrucker every year.

Using heavy duty foil, no clean up..... just bake it and forget it! I do make her apricot glaze it is worth it!

CORNED BEEF ROASTED IN OVEN W/ APRICOT JAM GLAZE

the best way, hands down, to cook corned beef...

Drain it, throw out the packet..

Wrap the meat in heavy duty foil, place on baking sheet .place in 275 degree oven..

bake 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hr per pound..

if you like, when it is done,

glaze with a mix of apricot jam, horseradish and mustard

and broil for a few minutes..

it will be the most tender and least shrunken corned beef EVER..

We have done this for 40 years, and swear by it...

Re: Corned Beef & Cabbage?

walker — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:01:59 GMT

I love Corned Beef dinners and will be looking for my beef at store this week before good ones are picked over. I have always looked for a "flat" piece of corned beef....has always been good instead of thicker pieces....sometimes hard to find the flatter ones. Lots of good tips here from others. It is easy to fix whether in crock pot or stove top...just follow package instructions. I have never cooked it in oven. I like cabbage but several don't so I often skip it. When done, let sit and remember to slice across the grain.

Usually what I do is place sliced or quartered onion in bottom of crock pot...add corned beef with spices then sprinkle a little brown sugar over it along with 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, 2 bay leaves and....enough water to cover OR...1 can beef broth with enough water to cover OR 1 bottle of beer and the water. Cook on low 8-10 hours. After 4 hours of cooking, add quartered red potatoes and carrots (as many as you think you need). If using cabbage, add quartered slices 2 hours before cooking time is done.

To those who don't need a big corned beef dinner....I would go straight to my store deli! They usually have dinners to go that look good to me!

🍀🍀May the Luck of the Irish be with ye'🍀🍀

Re: Corned Beef & Cabbage?

walker — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:58:38 GMT

@RespectLife .....just read your recipe from @Mothertrucker .....that does sound good and easy!!! Depending on group here, I may fix two and try that recipe. Thank you!

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4kitties — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:05:30 GMT

@RespectLife

THANK YOU for posting that way of oven roasting! I now remember that thread and have always wanted to try this oven method, but was afraid I would mess up my meal!🤣🤣🤣🤣🙃🙃🙃🙃☘️☘️☘️☘️

I may get two smaller corned beefs and try that oven method with one of them!

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wagirl — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:14:36 GMT

OMGosh--I LOVE corned beef and cabbage---I throw mine in the crock pot, then put in spuds, carrots and cabbage the last few hours---was going to buy the beef yesterday but dear gawd---was almost $20 for the smallest piece of meat----that will not do at all, so will buy deli corned beef for panini sammies instead.