Corned Beef in Beer (Crock Pot)

papergoddess's Note:

The best Corned Beef I've ever made was in the Crock pot. (You can substitute water for beer, but the flavor won't be the same) NOTE: If you make more than 3-4 lbs., cook it on HIGH. I've made 6-7 lbs., and it won't be done after 9 hours on LOW. ANOTHER NOTE: This makes wonderful sandwiches if you cook it, then chill it before slicing.

• Total Time: 9 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 9 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 -4 lbs corned beef brisket
• 6 medium potatoes , peeled and quartered
• 2 medium onions , peeled and quartered
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrot
• 1 bay leaf (or two small ones)
• 1 cup beer
• 1 small cabbage , cut in wedges (optional)

Directions:

1. Place potatoes, onions, carrots, and bay leaf in crock pot.
2. Trim excess fat from brisket; put meat on top of veges.
3. If desired, place cabbage wedges on top of meat.
4. Pour beer over all.
5. Cover and cook on LOW heat setting 9-11 hours.
6. Slice brisket thinly across grain (let it cool 5- 10 minutes for easier slicing).
7. Serve with vegetables.

Reviews

[JennyLynn99]

Fantastic! This was my first time cooking corned beef and it went very well! I followed the recipe exactly as written. I did, however, take the suggestion of other reviewers and soaked it, but only for the amount of time it took me to cut up the other ingredients. We used Sam Adams Honey Porter beer and I definitely suggest using a good beer as it infuses the brisket. We cooked it for 10 1/2 hours and couldn't wait to tear into it when we got home from work. Thanks for a great recipe! **Update 2/5/10** Made this again., still amazing! This time we used Sam Adams Boston Lager and we agreed it was even better. Hope this helps someone!

[KristyLynn1481]

This was the best corned beef I have had in awhile. The only exception was adding a whole can of beer, although the roast does make more juice, it still was nice and tender and easily pulled apart with a fork! The only thing is, you need a real big crockpot because I was unable to put as much cabbage in it as I would have liked! But all in all, great! Will use again! Thanks!

[smlusk]

This was a hit at my house! I used the whole can of beer and it didn't see to be too much. The crockpot was quite full. I rinsed my brisket before putting it in the crockpot and I did not use the seasoning packet that came with it. My husband loved it!