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Crock-pot Corned Beef with Irish Whiskey Glaze

This crock pot corned beef is delicious any time of year! The Irish whiskey glaze puts a delicious spin on an Irish classic. Prepare it on the stove or in the slow-cooker.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 276kcal
Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds corned beef with spices

Irish Whiskey Glaze

Instructions

Crock-pot or slow-cooker method

  • Place the corned beef along with the juices and spices in a large crock-pot and cover with about 2 inches of water.
  • Turn crock-pot on low, cover cook for 6-8 hours, or until the corned beef is fork tender.

Stove-top

  • Place the corned beef along with the juices and spices in a large stock pot and cover with about 3 inches of water.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. and cook for about 3 hours, or until the corned beef is fork tender.

Glazing the corned beef

  • 20-30 minutes before the corned beef is down, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar and the mustard. Stir in the molasses and whiskey until smooth. Set aside.
  • When the corned beef is cooked, remove from the pot and place in a baking pan along with 1 cup of the cooking water; tent with foil to keep warm. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Brush the corned beef liberally with the glaze, cook uncovered in oven for 5 minutes, repeat the glazing process a total 3 times, for a total of 15 minutes glazing time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1395mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg