The Instant Pot cooks an entire corned beef and cabbage dinner to tender perfection in a fraction of the time (and all in one pot)! Not only is corned beef brisket a star on St. Patrick’s Day, but it makes for a hearty entrée all year round!
Why We Love the Instant Pot
For years I’ve made CrockPot corned beef, and it comes out incredibly tender. This Instant Pot corned beef is just as delicious, but it cooks much faster!
Sear and cook in just one pot; this means less mess and fewer dishes! Tough cust of meat like corned beef brisket or pot roast become melt-in-your-mouth tender. Meat cooks in a fraction of the time compared to other methods like a slow cooker or on the stove top. An Instant Pot is so easy to use!
How to Make Instant Pot Corned Beef
This easy favorite is ready in a few simple steps! Using baby white and red potatoes means no peeling or chopping! Cut cabbage wedges or 2-inch chunks. Use either a point cut or flat cut brisket. How Long to Cook Instant Pot Corned Beef Cook a 2-3lb corned beef brisket for about 90 minutes.
The Best Beer To Use for Instant Pot Corned Beef
Use the beer you like to drink! Some darker beers can produce a bit of a bitter flavor in the cooking liquid but flavor the beef and veggies beautifully. If your corned beef doesn’t have a packet, the spices may already be in the beef instead of in a separate packet. A corned beef spice packet can be substituted with about 1-2 tablespoons of pickling spices. We like a dark beer like Guinness or Irish Stout for a deep savory flavor. If you simply don’t have any on hand, then use broth and a spoonful of brown sugar.
Serve Corned Beef With…
Since corned beef is a full meal deal on its own, keep the sides fairly simple. But definitely make some bread to soak up those delicious juices!
Sides: This instant pot recipe is a full meal deal with potatoes and cabbage. If you’d like this is also great with colcannon. Bread: Irish soda bread or these easy dinner rolls! Salad: A simple tossed salad or crisp and crunchy cucumber tomato salad are the perfect pair!
Leftover Corned Beef
Enjoy corned beef sandwiches on rye bread or make a classic Reuben sandwich with swiss cheese and sauerkraut! Add leftovers to a corned beef hash, reuben soup, or a reuben casserole.
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