Maple and Mustard flavor this easy Slow Cooker Corned Beef which is perfect for a change of pace on St. Patrick’s Day.
For the last few years I’ve made a standard Corned Beef and Cabbage. Though that meal turns out great, I really wanted to step this meal up a notch. The first thing I did differently was I ditched that pickling seasoning packet that comes with the corned beef.
This was the first time I’ve cooked a corned beef without the pickling packet, and I have no regrets! I could taste the true flavor of the meat, and I didn’t have peppercorns popping in my mouth. This is a fun and unique recipe to try for St. Patrick’s Day.
Another recipe we make this time of year is slow cooker corned beef hash! It’s great with an over-easy egg.
How to make Maple Mustard Corned Beef:
- Choose a corned beef, I use flat cut if I can find it though point cut works great too!
- Gather your ingredients; cooking oil to brown the corned beef, maple syrup, yellow mustard, garlic and black pepper.
- Mix together the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
- Brown the corned beef on all sides.
- Pour the maple-mustard mixture over the corned beef. Place the lid on the slow cooker.
- Cook for 7 hours on low.
- Serve and enjoy.
What goes good with this?
- Colcannon Potatoes (pictured) these are mashed potatoes with cabbage and bacon!
- Mashed Red Potatoes
- Steamed Cabbage
- Buttery Carrots
- Cabbage with Bacon
My other favorite recipes for St. Patrick’s Day:
- Beer Bread – Recipe by Vintage Recipe Tin
- Slow Cooker Classic Corned Beef and Cabbage
- Slow Cooker Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage
- Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew
- Slow Cooker Reuben Sandwiches
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Slow Cooker Maple Mustard Corned Beef
Ingredients:
- 3 lb. flat cut corned beef roast ditch the spice packet
- 2 tsp. cooking oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 garlic clove minced
Instructions:
- Rinse, then pat the corned beef dry with a paper towel.
- Set a large skillet on the stove top to medium-high heat. Add cooking oil to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil is hot, brown the meat on all sides.
- Place the browned corned beef into the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl mix together the maple syrup, mustard, pepper, and garlic clove. Pour this sauce over the corned beef in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook and LOW for 7 hours, without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- Serve with desired sides, I made mashed red potatoes, steamed carrots and cabbage.
How to Video:
Sarah’s Notes:
- Colcannon Potatoes or Mashed Red Potaotes
- Steamed Cabbage
- Buttery Steamed Carrots
Nutrition Information:
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
Helen says
I am wondering, is it very salty. I am thinking about using your recipe. Less work. I like that, but I am concern about, will it be very salty. I like the use of maple, and mustard.
Sarah Olson says
It is a little salty. Some people suggest boiling it for a while before continuing with this recipe. At least wash it very well.
Carina says
Can I double this recipe? I have two flat cuts and only one crock pot.
Sarah Olson says
Yes, should work great.
Vicki says
Can I put my potatoes and carrots in crockpot with the corn beef?
Sarah Olson says
yes, that will work fine!
Bonnie Jeann says
I had a difficult time finding a corned beef. The two stores I went to did not have cabbage. I have a third store I will try. I cannot wait. I have peppers, onion and carrots to add. It will be good.
Sarah Olson says
I hope you find what you need.
Tricia says
Just about to start and wondering if I should use my Dutch oven for the maple-mustard corned beef and my crockpot for the colcannon potatoes. Which should go in which; your suggestion appreciated.
Sarah Olson says
personally, I would do the corned beef in my crockpot, and the colcannon in my dutch on (on the stove top).
Laura says
I’m about to start this
Any tips if doing in the oven? I can’t find my slow cooker…thank uou
Sarah Olson says
I’ve never cooked one in the oven, I apologize.
Jim says
Oven is a good idea, using browning bag or roasting pan with lid. Bake it like a turkey putting all veggies around and under browned meat and bake at 350 for 8 3/4 hrs..
Robyn says
Can I use regular syrup, like Mrs. Butterworth’s, instead of MAPLE syrup?
Sarah Olson says
Yes, that works just fine!
Angie says
Do you you pure maple syrup or is the cheap stuff okay to use?
Sarah Olson says
I use the cheap stuff!
Linda Lalima says
Making right now under 2 lbs
Fried cabbage and in toaster oven
Carrots potatoes onion with Panko crumbs. Asiago cheese. All looks good
Cheryl says
I am cooking two little over 6 ibs do I still cook it for 7 hrs>. Cook this last year it is amazing but wasnt enough so decided to double the receipe
Sarah Olson says
I would do 8 hours on low if it was me.
Anonymous says
This was the best corned beef dinner I have ever made. Absolutely delicious!
Barbara says
This was the best corned beef I have ever made. I thought last year’s baked corned beef was good and easy, well my family has a new favorite
That was Maple mustard corned beef. It was so easy and tasty beyond belief. The biggest problem was making sure nobody opened the crockpot before the required 7 hours. I made it with the Irish Colcannon potatoes and baby carrots with fresh parsley and butter. First time nothing left. To bad the price of corned beef is so high this year or I would go buy more and make again.