Apple Corned Beef Brisket For The Slow Cooker Recipe

Fall in love with this incredibly flavorful Apple Corned Beef Brisket recipe! Slow-cooked to perfection in your favorite slow cooker, this dish boasts tender, melt-in-your-mouth corned beef, sweet apples, and savory spices. The aroma alone will have your whole house smelling incredible! Perfect for St. Patrick's Day, a festive dinner party, or a cozy weekend meal.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 490 mins
Calories 1045.8 kcal
Protein 115g
Rating 4.4 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Apple Corned Beef Brisket For The Slow Cooker

  1. Peel and quarter 1.5 lbs red potatoes. Chop 1 large onion into wedges. Core and slice 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith).
  2. Place potatoes, onion, and apples in the bottom of a large slow cooker.
  3. Place a 3-4 lb corned beef brisket on top of the vegetables.
  4. Cut a 1 small head of cabbage into wedges and arrange over the brisket.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup apple cider, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp ground cloves, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  6. Pour the cider mixture evenly over the brisket and cabbage.
  7. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the brisket is fork-tender.
  8. Remove the brisket from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve with the vegetables and delicious cooking liquid.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

228 g

Sugar

153g

Fat

75g

Carbs

29g