Here’s a fun fact for you.

Did you know that corned beef is actually pickled brisket?

Hence why corned beef is one of the saltiest pieces of meat.

sliced corned beef on a cutting board

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What’s the best way to cook corned beef?

However, trying to boil it at the proper temperature on the stove is challenging.

Here’s the full process of cooking corned beef.

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And while you’re at it, add a side ofcabbagewith it!

Here is an easy step-by-step tutorial for you to follow!

For this recipe, I cut up normal white potatoes (with the skin on).

chopped vegetables in a slow cooker

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However, some people like to use baby potatoes.

If you would prefer the small yellow potatoes, just cut those in half.

Add the corned beef

Place the corned beef into the slow cooker.

uncooked corned beef in a slow cooker

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confirm the lid will close, and there’s room for water.

If it’s overflowing, take out some of the vegetables.

Pour in the water

Slowly pour in the water.

seasoned corned beef in a slow cooker

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If it sits on warm for a few more minutes, that is okay!

You just don’t want to let the meat get too tough.

Remove the corned beef from the slow cooker to slice.

adding water to a slow cooker with seasoned corned beef

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Flat-cut is typically preferred since it’s easier to slice.

This will make slicing it into pieces easier.

This way the slices will stay intact and not fall apart.

adding stout to a slow cooker with seasoned corned beef

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Cut thick slicesabout 16 of them.

Enjoy it with roasted cabbage for a classic Irish feast.

Full Corned Beef Recipe

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cooked corned beef on a cutting board

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cutting into corned beef

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slicing corned beef on a cutting board

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corned beef and cabbage on a plate with potatoes and vegetables

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