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Instant Pot Corned Beef

A delicious and easy Instant Pot Corned Beef recipe that is tender and flavorful, perfect for any day of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pounds corned beef brisket, rinsed
  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly smashed
  • 2 tablespoons pickling spice
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 12 ounces lager-style beer
  • 1 pound tiny potatoes
  • 1 head cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (optional)
  • to taste grainy mustard or horseradish sauce, for serving (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the sliced onion, smashed garlic, pickling spice, and water in the Instant Pot.
  2. Place the corned beef brisket, fat side up, on a rack over the onions. Pour the beer over the brisket.
Cooking
  1. Seal the Instant Pot and cook on HIGH pressure for 85 minutes.
  2. Once done, let the pressure release naturally for 20 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.
  3. Remove the brisket and cover it to keep warm.
  4. Strain the cooking liquid, return 1-1/2 cups back to the pot, and add the potatoes, carrots, and cabbage.
  5. Seal the pot again and cook on HIGH pressure for 3-4 minutes. Then, perform a quick release to vent the steam.
Serving
  1. Slice the corned beef and serve it with the reserved cooking liquid. Garnish with parsley and drizzle with melted butter if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the corned beef sit in the marinade overnight. For tender beef, cook longer or let it rest before slicing. Add other vegetables like turnips or parsnips for variety.