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Bird's-eye view of sliced corned beef on a platter, garnished with cracked black pepper and whole garlic cloves.

Crispy Slow Cooker Corned Beef

Make-ahead crispy slow cooker corned beef with a tender, flavorful finish, ready in 9 hours.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds corned beef (with seasoning packet)
  • 1 cup water (maybe less depending on size of slow cooker)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Place corned beef:

    Place the corned beef into the slow cooker with the fat side facing upward.

  2. Season with spices:

    Season the meat by sprinkling the minced garlic, spice packet, sugar, and pepper over the top and rubbing them in.

  3. Add liquids and bay leaf:

    Pour the vinegar and add the bay leaf beside the corned beef, then add just enough water so that it reaches about 25% of the meat's height.

  4. Cook on low:

    Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8-9 hours.

  5. Broil if needed:

    If the top of the corned beef is not sufficiently browned after cooking, place it under a broiler positioned 6-7 inches away for 1-2 minutes. Keep the oven door slightly ajar to monitor; do not leave unattended.