Crock Pot Apple And Brown Sugar Corned Beef Recipe

Tender, melt-in-your-mouth corned beef with a sweet and savory apple brown sugar glaze, slow-cooked to perfection in your crock pot! This easy, all-in-one recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser – perfect for a holiday meal or a special Sunday dinner. Inspired by a family favorite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 610 mins
Calories 410.3 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.1 (38 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crock Pot Apple And Brown Sugar Corned Beef

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How to Make Crock Pot Apple And Brown Sugar Corned Beef

  1. Place a 3-4 lb corned beef brisket in the bottom of a large (6-quart or larger) slow cooker.
  2. Add 1 large onion, quartered; 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and quartered; 1 cup baby carrots; 1 cup small red potatoes, halved; and 4 cups beef broth to the slow cooker.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Pour the brown sugar mixture over the corned beef and vegetables.
  5. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
  6. Remove the corned beef from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
  7. Slice the beef thinly against the grain.
  8. Serve the corned beef with the vegetables and a generous spoonful of the cooking liquid for extra flavor.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

234g

Fat

0g

Carbs

32g