How to Cook Basic Crock Pot Corned Beef

A corned beef sandwich with pickle and drink.

There are two kinds of corned beef cuts available: flat and point. The flat cut is more expensive but is a leaner cut of meat. To make corned beef in a crock pot, don't add any vegetables, which can change the flavor. Instead, let the beef cook slowly on its own.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Corned beef brisket
• Sharp knife
• Crock pot (preferably 5 quart)
• Water

1. Remove the corned beef from the packaging, take out the spice packet and set it aside.

2. Coat the inside of the crock pot with nonstick spray.

3. Trim the layer of fat off the bottom of the corned beef. Don't go into diet mode and start hacking away at everything or your beef will end up dry and disappointing. But the major layer of fat should disappear.

4. Set the meat in the crock pot. If it's too big, you'll need to slice it. Pour water over the top until it just covers the meat. A little can be left sticking out.

5. Slice open your seasoning packet and pour it into the water and over the meat. Cover. Set the timer for 10 hours and cook on low. You can cook it as little as eight hours but it's better when cooked longer.

6. Serve with potatoes.

Tips & Warnings

• There are two kinds of corned beef cuts available: flat and point. The flat cut is more expensive, but it is a leaner cut of meat so we always opt for that.

References

• A Crock Cook: Crock Pot Corned Beef Recipe