Corned Beef in a slow cooker?

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I have my corned beef cooking in my crock pot for about 6 hours on low. Should the meat be falling apart by now? It is still one big hunk of meat. I thought it would be ready in about 1.5 hours. Should I bump it up to high?

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Best Answer

This year, I slow cooked corned beef for about 8 hours in my crock pot. The slow cooker was set to high for the first 4 hours and set to low for the last 4. The meat didn't "fall apart" when I took it out, rather it kept its form and allowed me to slice it (against the grain).

I should mention that I had the corned beef submerged in a water/beer mixture during the entire cooking process. I used 1 bottle of beer (optional) and filled the rest of the slow cooker with water until the beef was submerged.



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Does corned beef need to be covered with water in slow cooker?

A Slow Cooker Corned Beef Recipe To properly braise the corned beef you only want the liquid to come up about halfway over the corned beef, not covering it.

How long does it take to cook 2 lb of corned beef in a slow cooker?

Allow the corned beef to cook on the low setting for 8 to 10 hours, or until the meat is easily pierced with a fork. Check the tenderness after about 8 hours.

Why is my slow cooker corned beef tough?

Cooking Over a High Temperature When cooked on high for too long, corned beef is likely to turn out tough and chewy rather than soft and tender. Instead: Regardless of the cooking method, corned beef is best cooked over low heat.

Is it better to boil or slow cook corned beef?

Corned beef is a brisket that has been brined. It is often sold precooked, but if you have purchased it raw, the best way to cook corned beef is slowly. You can bake, boil, or cook it in your slow cooker, but the key to a tender, flavorful meal requires at least a few hours.


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Any type of Brisket has to be slow cooked either in a slow cooker or in the oven for almost a full working day if not longer…. the longer the better! and on low! Just barely cover with water and the seasoning packet goes on the meat first. If I recall fat side down :) putting one in to cook overnight as I post this :)

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