How to Make Delicious Corned Beef and Cabbage for St. Patrick's Day

🥩Corned beef brisket is a popular dish for St. Patrick's Day celebrations, although it is more common in America than in Ireland.

🍀The brisket comes pre-spiced, making it easy to prepare and cook. It can be cooked in various ways, such as in an enamel or cast iron Dutch oven, a slow cooker, or an Instant Pot.

🥔You can use red potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces, to accompany the corned beef. Other vegetables like carrots, onions, and garlic can also be added for extra flavor.

🌽Cabbage is the final vegetable added to the dish. It is recommended to keep the core intact to help the wedges stay together when serving.

🍽️The meat is cooked separately from the vegetables and is then sliced and served alongside the vegetables family-style. It is a great dish to share during St. Patrick's Day gatherings.

Is corned beef and cabbage a traditional Irish dish?

—Although corned beef is often associated with Irish cuisine, it is actually more popular in America. It became a traditional Irish-American dish due to the availability of corned beef in the region where Irish and Jewish populations settled.

Can I cook corned beef and cabbage in a slow cooker?

—Yes, you can cook corned beef and cabbage in a slow cooker. Simply follow the recipe and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours.

What other vegetables can I add to the dish?

—In addition to potatoes and cabbage, you can add carrots, onions, and garlic for extra flavor. Feel free to experiment with other vegetables that you enjoy.

How should I serve corned beef and cabbage?

—It is recommended to slice the corned beef into medium-thick strips and place it back into the pot. Each person can then ladle out their desired portion of meat and vegetables. You can also serve it with mustard or horseradish sauce.

Can I use a different type of meat instead of corned beef?

—Traditionally, corned beef is used for this dish, but you can experiment with other cuts of beef or even substitute it with other proteins like chicken or tofu. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.

00:03Learn how to make a mouthwatering corned beef and cabbage dish for St. Patrick's Day.

00:21Use an enamel or cast iron Dutch oven for cooking the corned beef.

01:40Combine the pre-spiced brisket with water and the spice packet in the Dutch oven.

03:59Cook the brisket in the oven at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for three hours.

05:01Add additional ingredients like celery seed, bay leaves, and homemade chicken broth to enhance the flavor.

06:32Cook the slower-cooking vegetables like carrots, onions, potatoes, and garlic in the Dutch oven.

08:20Add the cabbage and continue cooking for another 20 minutes or until fork-tender.

08:58Slice the corned beef into strips and serve family-style with the vegetables.