Name: Easy Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Cuisine: IRISH INSPIRED
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped; 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 3 bay leaves; 2 whole cloves; 1 cup apple juice; 1 cup water; 1 (4–5 lb) corned beef brisket; 1 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced; ½ red onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; ½ cup olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard; 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar; ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Description

Tender slow cooker corned beef brisket served over a warm mustard cabbage salad with red onion, parsley, and sherry vinegar. A fresh twist on the classic corned beef and cabbage dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Corned Beef

1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
1 cup apple juice
1 cup water
1 (4–5 lb) corned beef brisket

For the Warm Mustard Cabbage Salad

1 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced
½ red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
½ cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Add onion, carrot, celery, bay leaves, cloves, apple juice, and water to the slow cooker.
2. Place the corned beef brisket on top of the vegetables.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours until fork tender.
4. Transfer brisket to a cutting board and rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
5. Place thinly sliced cabbage into a large heatproof bowl.
6. In a saucepan, simmer red onion, caraway seeds, olive oil, and black pepper for 12–15 minutes until softened.
7. Remove from heat and stir in whole-grain mustard. Pour over cabbage and toss until slightly wilted.
8. Add salt, sherry vinegar, red bell pepper, and parsley. Toss again and adjust seasoning.
9. Arrange sliced corned beef over the warm cabbage salad and drizzle with a small amount of reserved cooking liquid before serving.

Notes

- Slice the brisket against the grain for the most tender texture.
- Add halved red potatoes to the slow cooker during the last 3 hours for a full traditional meal.
- Apple cider vinegar can substitute for sherry vinegar.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 20 MINS
Cook Time: 8 HOURS
Category: Dinner
Method: SLOW COOKER
Cuisine: IRISH INSPIRED