This Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage is made right in your pressure cooker and is perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations or just a classic meal. This beef brisket is served tender with delicious vegetables.
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What is Corned Beef
Are corned beef and brisket the same thing? The short answer is no. Corned beef is brisket that is cured/brined/seasoned first. Corned beef is also used in Reuben sandwiches. Traditional brisket looks like a huge roast and is generally smoked.
Why is it Eaten on St. Patrick's Day?
According to the Kitchn and Why We Eat Corned Beef on St. Patty's Day, years ago, the newly immigrated Irish to the US were used to eating salt pork back at home, its nearest counterpart, bacon, was prohibitively expensive in the U.S. Corned beef was much cheaper.
It was paired with cabbage and potatoes because, again, CHEAP!
Where to Buy Corned Beef
I purchased my corned beef at Costco. This is usually my go-to spot for large cuts of meat. Costco will usually only have it around St. Patrick's Day, so during other times of the year you may have head to a local butcher or ask your local store if they carry it.
Do You Rinse it Before Cooking?
I don't rinse the corned beef. Many do because the meat has been brined in salt. Rinsing it first will remove any excess salt. The meat has been cured with salt so if you do choose to rinse it, that should not remove the flavor.
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How to Make Instant Pot Corned Beef
- Place the trivet in the Instant Pot.
- Add the corned beef, chicken stock, and garlic to the pot.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal. Pressure Cook.
- Keep the liquid from the beef in the pot. Add the sliced onions, carrots, and cabbage to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes on Manual > High-Pressure cooking.
- Quick-release the steam when the pot indicates it is finished.
- Serve the corned beef with the cabbage and carrots.
How Long to Cook
Cook the beef for 90 minutes with a 10 minute natural release of steam.
Do You Put it in the Pot Fat Side Up or Down?
Typically you will find this doesn't matter. The fat will run throughout both sides of the meat.
Texture/Is it Tender?
Brisket is a tough cut of meat if it isn't cooked long and slow or in a pressure cooker. When cooking meat in the Instant Pot, you should always allow for a natural release of steam. Do not quick release. A quick release will result in tough meat.
What to Serve with the Dish
Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Southern Style Homemade Cornbread
Air Fryer Hush Puppies
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
More Instant Pot Recipes
Instant Pot Brisket
Instant Pot Pulled Pork
Instant Pot Apple Pie Steel Cut Oats
Instant Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup
Instant Pot Chicken, Seafood, and Sausage Gumbo
Instant Pot Shrimp Risotto with Vegetables and Parmesan
Save your leftovers and make Instant Pot Corned Beef Reuben Sandwiches!
Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound corned beef brisket
- 1 head green cabbage chopped into 5-6 chunks
- 3 cups baby carrots
- 2-3 cups low-sodium chicken stock I used 3
- 2-3 garlic cloves chopped
- ½ onion sliced
Instructions
- Place the trivet in the Instant Pot. This is the metal component that comes with the Instant Pot
- Add the corned beef, chicken stock, and garlic to the pot.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal. Cook for 90 minutes on Manual > High-Pressure Cooking.
- Do not perform a quick release when the Instant Pot indicates it is finished. Allow the steam to release naturally for 10 minutes.
- Release the steam. Open the pot and remove the beef. Set aside.
- Keep the liquid from the beef in the pot. Add the sliced onions, carrots and cabbage to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes on Manual > High-Pressure cooking.
- Quick release the steam when the pot indicates it is finished.
- Serve the corned beef with the cabbage and carrots.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Data
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Dana DeVolk says
One of my favorite meals! This looks so easy, thanks for the recipe!
Sandi says
I have always wanted to make corned beef and cabbage...your recipe looks great!
Mateo Pedersen says
I grew up on a pressure cooker – chicken and potatoes was often the meal my mom would make. Received my first cooker of my own in my 20’s and I’ve been using one ever since! I now have one that is stainless steel so it’s easier to clean than the old Presto model – it also has an easy release button to vent the steam when done.
staysnatched says
Yes, it's so easy!
Mary says
At what point is the onion used?
staysnatched says
When the carrots and cabbage are added.
Free Calendar Download says
I have always wanted to make corned beef and cabbage…your recipe looks great!
staysnatched says
I hope you make it!
Thomas says
I wasn't sure as to how well I was going to like the instant pot but, I have been reviewing more and more of your recipes and I am going to like this way of cooking for some time to come. Now if they could only do a bigger pot for us to do Maryland Steam Crabs then....I would be in heaven!
staysnatched says
I hope you enjoyed the recipe.
Amanda says
I made this last night for me and my husband and I followed the directions exactly and it turned out PERFECTLY! My husband said we need to eat this more than one time a year. Thank you for creating an easy to follow recipe that was easy to execute in my instant pot. We loved it and I can't wait to make it again.
staysnatched says
Wonderful! So glad to hear.
Amanda G. says
Came out perfect! We whipped up some Irish mashed potatoes to have on the side-and Guinness 🍻Thanks Brandi!
staysnatched says
Sounds like a great combination!
Mariel says
Up until last year, I didn't even like corned beef. This year I thought I'd give it another shot and tried Brandi's recipe. Like all of her recipes, the instant pot corned beef turned out absolutely perfect and was both simple and easy. I am now a corned beef lover! My husband, who is a self-proclaimed corned beef expert, dubbed this the best corned beef he's ever had. Thank you, Brandi!
staysnatched says
Yay! That's what I like to hear!
Taryn says
Made this for St Patrick's Day. I had a smaller brisket (about 2 lbs) and smoked it for 3 hours beforehand. Cut the cooking time by about 20 minutes since it was smaller but followed everything else and it turned out great!
staysnatched says
That sounds good! Glad you enjoyed it.
mrsweid says
Made this 3/17/21. This was so delicious and so easy to make. We had a busy evening so this instant pot recipe cooked while we gsd. Used the corned beef to make Reuben sandwiches. Whole fam loved it. Will definitely make again. Thank you for another delicious time saving meal!!
staysnatched says
Awesome. So glad the family loved it.
Erin says
This was delicious and so easy. We ate this all the time when I was growing up, but I have never tried making it myself. I made this for the family and it was a huge hit!
staysnatched says
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it.
Alexa says
Thank you for this recipe! It’s so insanely easy and the corned beef came out perfectly! I did a flat cut and a point cut at the same time and both were super tender and moist. The weight between the two was closer to 5 pounds and it still worked great! I tried it with Savoy cabbage just to see and it was a little mushy, but that’s on me since it’s thinner leaves. Probably best to stick with the green cabbage in the recipe. Lol Can’t wait to use the recipe again! Thanks!
staysnatched says
I'm glad you found it easy.
Allison says
Soooo easy and so delicious! I'm mad we didn't stock up on corned beef from Costco while we had the chance. Will have to remember to next year, because this needs to be made at least once a month!
staysnatched says
I love the sound of that!
Colleen says
I've had an InstaPot for a while, but could never figure out what to try to make in it first. Finally, I pulled the trigger and tried the corned beef recipe. This was DELICIOUS! I was surprised at how tender the corned beef was given the 90 minutes cook time. This is a recipe I will definitely be making again. Thanks!
staysnatched says
Wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Dara says
Brandi,
Another great recipe! I made this on a whim tonight. The corned beef was full of flavor and perfectly tender. The cabbage and carrots were a perfect compliment.
Thanks for another fabulous recipe.
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
katie says
I have already left a review for this recipe, but I use it so often I thought I should do another one (LOL). Hands down, the most straightforward, fail-proof corned beef recipe. Follow the recipe and you will not go wrong. <3
staysnatched says
Thanks for another review!
Monica O says
Used this recipe last year and today, and still love it! This makes the cooking process super quick and simple, and the meat comes out tender, juicy, and full of so much flavor. This is my go-to for corned beef and cabbage. Happy St Paddy's Day!
staysnatched says
So glad to hear it!