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Corned beef is what? I get this question a lot.

I have to confess, I never knew what it was either. If you're curious about the rich history, unique preparation, and surprising versatility of corned beef, then my blog post titled "Corned Beef is What?" is a must-read.

Three ways to buy corned beef

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Cooking Cabbage and Corned Beef: recipe below

• Crock Pot for Corned Beef & Cabbage: Pair your crock pot and corned beef for an insanely delicious and easy meal. If you're short on time or prefer a hands-off approach to cooking, why not break out your trusty crock pot? Simply place your corned beef brisket in the crock pot, along with some chopped onions, carrots, and potatoes for extra flavor. Then, pour in enough water or broth to cover the meat and set the crock pot to low. Let it cook away for several hours until the beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender and infused with all those delicious flavors. Serve it with some mustard and crusty bread for a meal that will impress. Here is the only recipe you will need: Scroll down for printable Corned Beef recipe slow cooker

• Braise/oven method: Remove the brisket from the package, rinse if you like, and pat dry. Place it in a baking dish with a small amount of water or dark beer, like Guinness. Brush the top with some Dijon or grainy-style mustard if you like. Sprinkle the top with the spice packet if one is provided. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees, about 2½ to 3 hours or until super tender. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes more. Click here for a full oven recipe.

• Stovetop: Rinse the brisket, place in a stockpot (or any large pot) and add water to cover. You can also add some beer just for fun and added flavor. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 2½ to 3 hours or until meat is fork-tender. Click here for a stovetop recipe.

• Corned Beef Instant Pot: To make corned beef in an Instant Pot, start by placing the corned beef brisket in the pot, along with its spice packet. Add about 4 cups of water, or enough to cover the meat. You can also add a chopped onion, a few garlic cloves, and a couple of bay leaves for extra flavor. Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 90 minutes. Once the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 15 minutes before opening the valve to release any remaining pressure. Remove the corned beef and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy your tender, flavorful corned beef!

My Go-To

My go-to dish for St Patrick’s Day party is my Corned Beef Sliders. Like mini Reuben but even better! The homemade dressing is just fantastic and easy! Oh, but not to be outdone by my addictive Reuben dip!

Leftovers

And here is a link to a few great recipes for your leftover corned beef!