Corned Beef & Cabbage Apple Juice
Submitted by janies
Sweet and tangy crockpot Corned Beef with apple juice, brown sugar, and orange zest. This Irish-inspired slow cooker recipe adds fruity brightness to traditional cabbage.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
30 minCOOK
10 hrsREADY
10 hrsThis ain’t your grandma’s corned beef. Apple juice and brown sugar bring unexpected sweetness that’ll make you wonder why you ever made it the boring way.
The brisket gets a flavor bath of apple juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and whole cloves before slow-cooking to fall-apart tenderness. Cabbage wedges nestle on top, soaking up all that sweet, tangy goodness.
After 10-12 hours on low, you’ll slice into meat so tender it barely needs a knife. The fruity-savory sauce is liquid gold.
Chef Tips
- Trim visible fat before cooking so the sauce stays clean, not greasy
- Cut brisket to fit your crockpot if needed (don’t force it or it won’t cook evenly)
- Layer onions on the bottom to prevent sticking and add sweetness
- Drizzle the apple juice sauce over everything when serving for extra punch
Ingredients
Directions
Place onions in crockpot.
Trim away any fat that might be present on the brisket.
If needed, cut brisket to fit into crockpot; place on top of onions.
In a bowl, combine apple juice, sugar, orange peel, mustard, and cloves; pour over brisket.
Place cabbage on top of brisket.
Cover; cook on low setting for 10 to 12 hours or high setting for 5 to 6 hours.
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