When I mentioned making corned beef and cabbage to Lloyd, I was shocked to hear that he’d never tried it.
I didn’t believe him. It seemed impossible that his dad (a former chef) had never cooked this for the family. I asked his dad if this was true, and he confirmed that the only boiled dinner Lloyd had ever had was Daisy ham. His dad’s boiled ham is one of Lloyd’s favorite meals. Since corned beef and cabbage is a similar type of meal, I knew Lloyd would enjoy it.
Lloyd is a meat and potatoes and Thin Mints and McDonald’ and rib sandwiches guy, after all.
And I am a crock pot gal.
We all win.
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Serves 4
From this recipe
Ingredients
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3 pounds corned beef brisket
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spice packet that comes with the beef, or 2 TBSP pickling spice
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10 small red potatoes
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5 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
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1 large head cabbage, cut into small wedges
Directions
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Place corned beef in large pot or Dutch oven or crock pot and cover with water. Add the spice packet or about 2 TBSP pickling spice. Cover pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer approximately 50 minutes per pound or until tender.
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Add whole potatoes and carrots, and cook until the vegetables are almost tender. Add cabbage and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove meat and let rest 15 minutes.
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Place vegetables in a bowl and cover. Add as much broth (cooking liquid reserved in the Dutch oven or large pot) as you want. Slice meat across the grain.
Corned beef is certainly comfort food, but I always associate this meal with the the start of spring since it is traditionally served around St. Patty’s Day. It has a unique taste from the pickling spices, with the distinctive flavors being peppercorns, cloves, and bay leaf. Its texture is a cross between ham and pot roast. Both the vibrant pink meat and vegetables were tender and perfectly spiced. I was happy that this brisket wasn’t overly salty, as corned beef tends to be.
Lloyd was psyched I introduced him to a new meal.
He said this was even better than those rib sandwiches.
Winner, winner, corned beef dinner!
See you didn’t need that gas station rib sandwich recipe after all.
Looks and sounds great!
Looks like everybody wins. Hmm…love crock pot recipes.
I haven’t had corn beef in a year! It’s that time isn’t it. A great Irish feast!
I haven’t made corned beef since last St. Patty’s Day and I think I’ll do it again! Great recipe!
We only have corned beef at this time of year and it’s always a great treat!
I love corned beef! I braise it in my crock pot with beer – perfection!
Oh, gosh, your pictures are making me hungry. My hubby does not like corned beef (hard to believe he’s half Irish!!!!), so I’ll have to get my fix on a Reuben sandwich
Yu-um. My mom just whipped up Corned Beef & Cabbage this weekend (for the blog) and I am anxiously awaiting her leftovers…
Oooh! I love corned beef! This looks so juicy and yummy. Might just have to make a real Irish dinner now
Looks delicious, absolute win win situation!
Love corned beef and cabbage in the slow cooker… definitely makes life easier! Have mine ready to go for Thursday! Thanks for sharing
That corned beef look very tasty. Now I’m hungry
Thanks for the recipe 
Oh what wonderful setup! Everything looks really good, and your corned beef looks superb!
Can you freeze pack a piece of the corned beef for me? I haven’t had this dish since I was in Junior High, it’s one of those comfort dishes, right?
You make corned beef and cabbage look great! I’ll admit, I’ve never had a corned beef that I thought was all that great, but I don’t think I’ve given it its fair chance. the BF loves it apparently (which has me in a state of shock) so maybe I need to try it out at home.
I love corned beef and yours looks sooo good. I wish I had this for dinner!
Believe it or not, the only way I really like corned beef is on a Reuben. Yours looks tasty enough that I”m willing to give it another try though.
Looks good! We haven’t made any this year, would love to come over for dinner and share yours
We always have corned beef at some point around St Patty’s day. It is my daughter’s favorite so it is sometimes served as a birthday dinner. Your platter looks so lovely!