Corned beef and cabbage is one of my favorite meals so I prepare it several times around St. Patrick’s Day and always freeze extra prepackaged pieces of corned beef for future use. Dinner with traditional cabbage, potatoes and carrots is everybody’s favorite and the leftovers are so, so good in sandwiches and corned beef hash. Cooking the perfect corned beef is a simple process: just cover it with water and simmer in a large pot until tender. I tried the crock pot method for the first time and I doubt I’ll ever cook one on top of the stove again.
I put lots of peeled carrots, 2 chopped onions and a handful of parsley sprigs on the bottom of the pot, laid the corned beef on top, sprinkled on the spice packet and added enough water to cover. I set the temperature on high for two hours, then turned it to low for an additional 7 hours. The crock pot works so well because the water never boils, it just gently simmers.
This makes 2 cups of sauce. The recipe can easily be halved or quartered, as needed.
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup prepared horseradish, drained
2 T. Dijon mustard
Pinch of sugar
Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Whip cream in bowl until it forms soft peaks. Combine mayonnaise, horseradish, and mustard in another bowl. Fold in whipped cream. Add sugar, salt and pepper. Stir well, and transfer to serving bowl.
That is a beautiful version of corned beef and cabbage. Awesome.
Velva
Cathy, I don't have a traditional corned beef and cabbage recipe. But I do now! I am making this and inviting 2 Irish couples. Aren't I brave!!!! What fun. I usually don't celebrate St Paddy's day (except when I visited Boston) but I think it high time that I do!
Thanks. Look for it On The Menu At StoneGable, with a link back to you. You are gettin to be a weekly contributor to my menu!
Yvonne
I was recently thinking about trying the crock pot for the corned beef and you've already tested it out. I shall be copying you in a few days!! To me, corned beef is like turkey–the sandwiches are the best part.
Best,
Bonnie
I've been thinking about buying one and making it. Yum!!!
Great sounding recipe. I can't wait to try it. My husband doesn't like corned beef so I have never cooked it and yet I love it. I am going to cook it this year and just package the slices in small portions for myself. Your recipe sounds like just what I need to try.
This looks wonderful Cathy…I haven't tried to cook corned beef and cabbage since I was a newlywed, and my efforts were not very satifactory at that time (many years ago).
I'm bookmarking your version to try as it sounds delicious!
I LOVE corned beef and cabbage!!!
Looks so good! I love Corned Beef and Cabbage! I need to pick one up and get cooking!
Oh that sounds devine. We bought our corned beef yesterday.
Cathy,
This looks wonderful. I love this meal and bought all the ingredients this morning. Going to make Ina's soda bread too.
Carol
Cathy, I've never glazed my corned beef – but I'm going to have to give it a shot. Also excited to try the crock pot method. I love corned beef and all the yummy leftovers!
You're getting a head start on Kathkleens party! I've never had or made corned beef but I remember Mom making it for Dad a few times!! Looks good..like the idea of tossing the carrots in the brown sugar sauce.
I have just enough Irish blood to insure I use this celebration as an excuse to have this meal and we use the crockpot as well. Then as you said it's hash, Reubens, and other good stuff.
Cathy, I already said I was not going to cook a corn beef for St. Pat's day and then you go and post the most perfect looking corn beef dinner. I think I just changed my mind.
Ann
Any recipe that works in a slow cooker is a friend of mine! : ) I have never made corned beef, but I will this year. Thank you! : )
Cathy — we love corned beef and cabbage — I think it is my son's favorite meal and I guess I am not a great mom because I only serve it on St. Paddy's Day. I am going to try your brown sugar-mustard mixture — sounds yummy. I also make a horseradish sauce like that — it is so heavenly! Joni
Sold!!! I'm making one in the crock pot this year!! We also love it a lot.
The horseradish sauce sounds so good too..
Not to mention your mama's corned beef!
Cathy your dinner looks absolutely delicious and the meat so moist! Yummy!
I can not wait until next week to make mine!
Thank you for the link about the sauce…I am so glad you enjoy it as much as we do…Those Silver Palate girls had some fabulous recipes…they continue to be relevant even all these years later!
Happy St. Paddy's day my friend!
L~xo
this is so lovely, i've never made anything like this, delish!
I love CB&C and this looks great Cathy! Your mom's topping sounds like it's the icing on the cake:@)
I have to confess, I've only eaten corned beef a few times in my life, but if I make it again, I'll use this version – and that sauce too.
Hi Cathy!
I have soooo much catching up to do with your beautiful blog!
I intend to try making my CB&C with your Mom's method this year & can't wait to try it.
I did make Linda's Horseradish cream sauce last year & can attest that it IS awesome.
I'll be back to visit your other posts as soon as I catch my breath.
Hugs,
Rett
Yum! My corned beef is currently brining and I'll be cooking it tomorrow…now I'm extra excited. Yours looks sooo good =)
What a great corned beef recipe. I would love to try it but unfortunately I'm the only one here who likes it. So sad…
Even though I have Irish ancestors in my background I have never had corned beef and cabbage. Yours looks yummy. I think I will try Soda Bread for the first time this year.
Growing up in an Italian family, this is not something we ever ate. In fact, strangely, I have never had corned beef and cabbage. You are making me want to try it. Yours looks delicious:)
Cathy, this look delicious. I'm also having visions of Rueben sandwiches and corned beef hash. Have a wonderful day. Blessings…Mary
looks great 🙂 thanks for watching my clip
Rebecca
I can-not wait until Saturday. I'm going to have a pot of corned beef simmering. I'm going to try your method with the crock pot. Makes sense. I've never tried a glaze nor horshradish sauce and will also give that a try.
My mouth is watering Cathy! I once made it in the crock pot, but I think I boiled it beyond recognition! I will try your method, and I love your moms broiler trick. Everything looks so good here!
(Did you get my message to you on FB the other day, I was having trouble, but I think it went through, I think I sent you an email too)
You're definitely in St. Paddy's Day mode, Cathy. My husband used to love this dish; I made it for him frequently. I was never a corned beef fan, so I would eat the veggies! 🙂
My birthday is in March so I always requested my mom make Corned beef and cabbage for my birthday dinner. 😉 Yum! Your dish looks completely delicious and I'm just crazy for this horseradish sauce too.
Oh my gosh, that looks delicious! I saw some beautiful corned beef at the store today and passed them up. I think I need to return 🙂
Corned Beef & Cabbage is so good! I've never made it in the slow cooker. Must be very tender.
~Judy
I have never done it in a crock pot! I will have to try it, but not when I am having company in case I mess it up! I always buy extra too, so nice in the summer when you get sick of grilling!
Hope you are doing ok, Cathy!
Great picture!
Thi is true and pure comfort food; can't think of better meal for St Pat's. Love the idea of making it in the crockpot; one of my favourite things.
Rita
I came online to look for a corned beef recipe for this week. Meat in the slow cooker is just my style these days. New Seasons here I come. Thanks Cathy!
I've never made corned beef & cabbage, but it's going to be dinner one night next week! Thanks Cathy for the great recipe!
I have been CRAVING Corned beef and cabbage all week long, and plan to make a slow cooker method. I bookmarked a recipe, but this one….well, i'm being swayed to switched to yours. I know I can rely on your recipes to be winners. It's gorgeous, Cathy! Really, you have a way of plating food in such a way that I stare in awe at it. So lovely!
This is perfect for St. Patrick's day! I love this crock pot recipe- I don't use mine nearly enough. 🙂
That's a very gorgeous looking corned beef, I love them.
I've completely lost track of the dates, now I feel compelled to jump in my car and run to the store and by corn beef before it's all gone.
Corned beef cooked in a crock pot sound like a perfect way to make it. I'm definitley saving this recipe and the one for the horseradish cream sauce. Have a great St. Paddy's Day.
Thanks so much for joining in, Cathy! I know you have your hands full!
I have a corned beef to cook tomorrow and was looking earlier for crockpot recipes but didn't find anything that really floated my boat. I love the idea of cooking it all day then finishing it as you did, so I'll give it a try!
I made two corned beefs yesterday and used your brown sugar mustard glaze. Everyone loved it! It gave the corned beef a wonderful flavor. I served it with red potatoes, baby carrots, and cabbage. I also made Irish soda bread and a pistachio cake. It was delicious!
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Does the cabbage go in the crock pot also? Or is cocked separate and added later
The cabbage can go into the crockpot the last hour of cooking, but I like to cook it separately. I think it keeps a better, fresher flavor.