Corned beef and cabbage is by far one of my favorite meals ever, and this tutorial showing How to Cook Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage is so easy, it will knock your socks off!
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When I first got my Instant Pot, I immediately knew that I wanted to make corned beef and cabbage in it. It's one of my favorite meals, and for some reason, I've never, ever tried making it at home. This past weekend, we went to Louisville for a concert, and had lunch at an Irish pub, Patrick Oshea's. As soon as I saw corned beef brisket on the menu, I had to have it! It was sooo delicious! So, yesterday, I hit the grocery store and bought the ingredients to make it in my Instant Pot. You guys!!! It turned out so perfect! Like, mouthwatering, I couldn't stop eating it, PERFECT!
I put together a quick video showing just how easy it is to make my corned beef and cabbage in the Instant Pot...I switched it up and put the cabbage in with the corned beef for this video. I have to say, I prefer the cabbage when made after the corned beef though.
How to Cook Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
Ingredients
- 3-4 lb. corned beef brisket with spice pack
- 1 small head of cabbage cut into 6 pieces
- 1 small onion
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 3-4 large carrots
- 6 medium sized red potatoes
- 4 cups of beef broth
- Instant Pot or other pressure cooker
Instructions
- Place steamer basket in Instant Pot. Add 4 cups of beef broth to the IP along with the onion and garlic. Mix in spices or spice pack. Place the corned beef brisket on steamer basket. Place the lid on your IP and lock the lid. Set to cook manually for 90 minutes. Once the pressure cooker is finished cooking, let it release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release the rest of the steam. Remove the lid away from your body, allowing any left over steam to escape. Remove the corned beef brisket and set aside.
- To cook the vegetables, add them to the steamer basket. Cook on the Soup setting for 10 minutes. Once the vegetables have cooked, slice the corned beef and serve them all together.
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Start by adding 4 cups of beef broth to your pressure cooker.
Next, add your onion and garlic.
Now, add the steamer basket. If your pressure cooker didn't come with one, you can skip this part or find one HERE. Time to add your corned beef and spice packet that comes with it! Once your corned beef is in, close and lock the lid of your pressure cooker. Press the Manual button, and set the time for 90 minutes. Be sure your vent is on Seal. Step back and let your pressure cooker do it's thing!
Once the cooking is finished, allow it to natural release (or basically just leave it alone) for 10 minutes. Once 10 minutes is up, carefully turn the steam release valve to Venting to activate the quick release. ***Do not stand above the vent while doing this, so the steam doesn't touch you. I typically wear an oven mitt for this step.***
Now, pull your cooked corned beef brisket out of the instant pot and cover it with foil.
Now, time to cook the vegetables! Add in your cabbage, potatoes and carrots. Replace the lid and lock it. Press the soup option and set the cook timer for 10 minutes. Once it finishes cooking, turn the steam release valve to Venting to quick release the steam.
Once the steam has released, pull your veggies out and place them in a dish. Slice your corned beef and place it on top. To finish it off, spoon some of the liquid from the pressure cooker over the corned beef and vegetables...it's full of flavor!
Your corned beef and cabbage is ready to serve and eat! It's so easy to make this meal, and I can't wait to serve it up to some friends in a couple of weeks on St. Patrick's Day! The great thing is that I won't have to wait until March to enjoy this tasty meal now...I can make it any time I want!
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Carol says
Jessica, I just bought an Instant Pot yesterday and am looking for recipes to cook in it. I looked at the recipe book that came with the pot and wasn't partcularly interested in anything in there so keep posting your recipes for us. I am delighted that you posted the corn beef and cabbage recipe and the boiled eggs. I look forward to future recipes. I have no idea how to use my new toy but look forward to learning.
Tracy says
I have been experimenting with my new pressure cooker. My daughter laughs because I try to cook everything in it. So far, I have mastered Chili, Vegetable Beef soup, Roast with all the fixins', the best fresh green beans ever, baked beans tasted like they slow roasted all day, a whole chicken that was used for chicken pot pie, chicken salad, and chicken and dumplings. The trick is in adjusting the seasonings just right because all the flavor is locked in. Last night I cooked ham and pinto beans..honestly the best ever! My advice...cook what you already like and have fun with it. But yes, Susan please keep posting recipes...I am going to try the corned beef and cabbage tonight. Happy Tasting Ya'll
Judi says
Tracy, now you have to post your recipes! I gotta know how to cook your green beans.
sue says
oh my this is probably enough to make me switch to an Instant pot - corned beef and cabbage is hands down my favourite meal so any way to enhance the flavours is it for me
Jutta Holden says
Does it matter which cut of the corned beef I buy?
Thanks!
Jessica says
Hi, Jutta! No, it shouldn't matter which cut you buy. Hope this helps! xoxo Jess
Delora says
Hi Jessica, I love corned beef and cabbage. Havnt had it in ages. Well I just have ONE QUESTION. I moved out to college and don't have a pressure cooker. Will these steps work the same with a slow cooker / crock pot ?
Jessica says
Hi, Delora! I totally understand that.I found this recipe for Corned Beef and Cabbage in a slow cooker... I've never made it in a slow cooker myself, so wanted to be sure to lead you in the right direction. Let me know how it turns out! ~Jess
Barbara says
I have made the Corned Beef and cabbge in the slow cooker ....loved it .......better in oven roaster...and going to try it in the pressure tonight
Bonnie says
You have to cook a lot longer in a crock pot. I had to cook mine for minimum six hours. That’s why I got the instant pot.
Kathi Brill says
Hi, get the flat cut, it is normally processed in a bag for St Patty's day.
the other cut is sometimes fatty and tougher
Pat says
It matters less in a pressure cooker because you are cooking with steam, so the shape and differences in size across the meat matter less. If you were using a slow cooker, or a dutch oven, it would matter more
Fern Ferraro says
It does matter.make sure to buy the flat cut.
Max says
Personally I prefer the point cut, and I think it is more tender than the flat.
Sue says
How do I adapt this to a slow cooker or crock pot? Thanks for your help!
Karen says
What do you do with the spices?
Ursula Mcpherson says
Hi Jessica, love your ideas! Ordered an Instant Pot on Amazon, made the hard boiled eggs today, they turned out perfect. Keep on sending new recipes. When I have cleaning questions, I turn to your website. Being quite old, I still can learn !
Jessica says
You are going to love the Instant Pot, Ursula! I've already got some other recipes to share, and will be posting them soon! Thanks so much for the kind words! xoxo Jess
Melinda says
Planning to do corned beef for St. Paddy's - your recipe looks great, but I have a question. Usually when I have made corned beef before, there is a spice mix that goes into the water/broth. I don't see any mention of that here, am I missing something?
Bonnie says
Put the spice packet in with corned beef. Adds flavor.
Melissa D says
Thanks you made this so easy and great directions! Was delicious!!
Anthony says
Howdy! The corned beef recipe sounds great! But 90 mins? That sounds like a long time.
Jessica says
Hi, Anthony! It is unusually long for a pressure cooker, but it's needed because it is such a tough cut of meat. I promise...it comes out perfectly every time!
Stephanie says
MY pressure cooker will only go as high as 60 min. Is this enough or do I let it release and set it for another 30?
Nicole says
When it beeps, hit cancel, then reset to 30 mins to make the 90. Do not release pressure or anything. It's that easy!
BOB says
I have a 5lb, 4lb, and 3 lb. corned beef flat brisket. They will all fit in the 8qt Instant Pot. How long should I cook it?
Gayla says
Jessica is correct. I've cooked corned beef brisket on the stove simmering in liquid, in the oven, in a crockpot & in a pressure cooker. On the stove simmering in liquid takes hours to tenderuze the beef. Because the beef is cooked under pressure in a pressure cooker/Instant Pot, it greatly reduces the time needed but 60-90 minutes is still needed depending on the amt of brisket cooked.
lidia says
Hi, I would like to make this corned beef recepie,, but i dont understand
which part of beef is corned beef?
I never heard this discription. i only know corned beef in tin,
can anybody explained me, please.
many thanks. what
Sarah says
It's the same cut as brisket, except it's brined.
Bonnie says
It’s found in meat department. Ask where you can find it.
Gayla says
There are 2 cuts of meat (the flat cut & the point cut) that make up the full beef brisket section of a steer. The flat is leaner but does have fat which adds to the flavor & helps tenderize the meat, the point cut has more fat along with connective tissue & is a tougher, thicker cut. Both are brined, then when prepared/cooked, pickling spices are cooked in with the meat. I don't know if it's the brine plus the spices that give it its name but the combo is called "corned" beef or corned beef brisket.
Nancy says
Is there a printer friendly corned beef and cabbage?
Jamie says
We made this tonight! I am IN LOVE. I always like to make corned beef & cabbage when traditional, but for some reason I was craving it in December... Costco has the briskets, and I just got an Instant Pot... Well, I'm sold on this recipe forever. It was soooo good and put all the other methods to shame IMO. Yes, including the pressurization time for both the roast and the veggies, it's a little bit of time from start to finish. BUT, the veggies cooked to absolute perfection in 10 minutes (and I was worried my potatoes were not going to be done, whole gold and reds with a single fork poke in them) but they were divine. The carrots I cut on the diagonal in 1" or so - pretty thick slices - and they were melt in your mouth. The roast I got was a little large for my 6-quart Instant Pot, but all that means is that the very thick part of the meat sliced, and the thinner part was starting to fall apart, at 1.5 hrs. I could say that if you have a very thick roast and want it to all be fork tender, do a couple minutes longer. But we are SO pleased. Also, there was no spice packet with the beef (weird right?) so I grabbed some "cracked peppercorn seasoning rub" from the pantry and sprinkled it heavily on top. The brisket was already corned, though.
Jessica says
I'm so glad you loved it...I never have understood why corned beef and cabbage is only thought of around St. Patrick's day here. I love it all year round :) xoxo, Jess
Marleen says
Looks delicious!! How many does this serve? Excited to make it
Eve says
I concur with Amy, by far hands down the VERY BEST corned beef recipe I've ever made!!! Even my very picky father-in-law said it was the best he's ever hard and he's usually a harsh critic with my cooking. I will never do another corned beef and cabbage recipe ever again. Also, I love corned beef and cabbage any time of year!
Krista says
Can I use Guinness with the broth?
Jessica says
I don't see why not, I bet it would taste amazing!
Stella Leduc says
I love this recipe, but can't print it. It would be nice to be able to print.
lidia maria says
i live in U.K and hire they not selling briskiet with pocket of seasonning so what to add for flavour?
thank you
Sharon says
I use pickling spice cinnamon and a splash of apple cider vinegar,
Melinda D says
I have the same question as Nancy.... is there a printer-friendly version of your Corned Beef and Cabbage? I have to keep running from room to room as I am trying to follow the directions on the computer.
kevinm quinn says
I have 2 corned beefs, total weight 7-8lbs. Can both be cooked at the same time? if so what would the adjustments be on the insta pot form 2 corned beefs?
Gayla says
I bought both a flat cut & a point cut, totaling about 8 lbs, then my son surprised me with an 8 qt Instant Pot. I found what I listed below at another site but it looks about right. I'm going to give them 1 hr. 40 mins (100 minutes) & see how that works. Keep in mind you never fill a pressure cooker over 2/3 full. Good luck.
2 to 3 pounds brisket: Cook on high pressure for 55 to 60 minutes.
4 to 5 pounds brisket: Cook on high pressure for 75 minutes.
6 to 7 pounds brisket: Cook on high pressure for 90 minutes.
randy says
Talk about easy....I didn't use garlic or onions and just put the meat fat side up on the steamer basket (salted thoroughly) and rubbed the spice packet on it. Filled the pot just below the tray line with water and then liberally added celery seed powder in the water and on the top of the brisket. DEE-LICIUOS!
Deena says
Absolutely the best! Made according to your directions except I only had chicken stock instead of the beef. Diesnt seem to make ant difference. I will be making this again!
Jeannette Kerouac says
Love this recipe ! I just wish you had made it possible to print it out in a friendly version!!
Cliff W. says
Followed the recipe, except I used 4-cups of chicken bone broth. I also rinsed and par-boiled the corned beef in PC at manual for 0 minutes, this helps remove the saltiness from the beef.
I would give the recipe high marks(5-stars). The corned beef was fork tender and tastes GREAT.
Cheri says
I made this tonight for dinner and it was fantastic! I'll never go back to slow cooking the corned beef again. The recipe was perfect. Thanks for sharing it.
Kimberly says
This was the best corned beef and cabbage recipe I've ever made! The meat was so tender and the vegetables were the perfect texture! I will only use my IP to cook this meal in the future. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Diane says
This recipe is so easy and sinfully good! I've made it exactly as is and have also substituted 2 cups of broth for 1 can of Guiness on another occasion. Both so delicious!
Dawn says
Best corned beef. EVER. Love the instant pot!
Karen says
Making this for the 2nd time tonight. This is by far the best corned beef ever!! My fellas can't get enough of it.
Lindsey says
We make this all the time. We use water opposes to beef broth for the meat bc the brothers it too salty for us. We also put the onion in at the end with the other veggies but just half or quarter it so it doesn’t fall apart. Great meal.
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Alison says
The briskets in my grocery store don’t come with a spice pack. What are the spices and their quantity so I can make up my own please.
Mary says
Alison, I think they use a pickling spice , found in jars at grocery stores
Yvonne says
Thank you so much for this recipe. This was the first thing I made in my instant pot , and it came out fantastic.
Jessica says
So happy to hear it! It's one of my favorite things to make now that it's so easy!
Jeannene says
Is it possible for me to cook 2 flats of corned beef at the same time in my 8 qt instant pot? I need to double your recipe. Thanks
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Jessica says
As long as they fit well in the Instant Pot, that should be no problem!
Carolyn says
Would 2 four lb corned beefs need to be cooked longer than 90 minutes?
Jessica says
I'm not sure they would both fit...I've never tried two at the same time. I wish I had a better answer for you.
Ali says
My instant pot doesn’t have a “manual” button. I guess it was replaced with a “pressure cook” button. Would I be cooking the meat on high pressure then?
Jessica says
Yes, just cook the meat on high pressure since there is no manual button. Hope this helps!
Barb Sokol says
Love how good and easy this is! We love it! Thank you!
Greg says
Made this today. Turned out Phenomenal!
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Bekah says
So easy and delicious! This was my first time cooking corned beef/cabbage and I’m not exactly known for my cooking skills but I can’t stress enough how easy this was! All in all it took a little over two hours when you account for the time the pot needs to pressurize (once for the meat and again for the veggies) so make sure you take that into account when planning your meal. I will definitely be making this again!
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Jan says
Omg... This is the first time I used my Instapot, making the corned beef recipe (did the potatoes and vegetables separately). It was the best corned beef I have ever made. My husband agreed! Can't wait to try more recipes now. I was intimidated by the appliance for some reason even though I bought it on good recommendations. I wasn't sure if it was working correctly after having an actual pressure cooker many years ago, expecting the hissing from the pressure release as things cooked. It was such a pleasant surprise to have such an outstanding, delicious corned beef emerge from the pot. I highly recommend this recipe and the Instapot!!
Angie says
Great! I would cook the veggies less than 10 mins next time, just so for texture. Flavor was great!
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erin firth says
Made this for St. Patrick's today and it was amazing. The meat was tender and the veggies cooked perfectly. Thank you so much for posting!
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Greg Bosin says
Thanks for the recipe, I tried it today and it went well. My only deviation was my Power XL does not go to 90 minutes, it has a maximum of 60 minutes which the manual says is good for corned beef. It came out okay but I think the extra time would have made it better. Next time I'll just add 30 minutes after the 60 minute timer goes off.
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Diane from Ohio says
Made this yesterday and turned out great. I love the way you set up the recipe instructions and the video. Very easy to read and understand. Thank you
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Laurie says
Love this recipe! So flavorful and the vegetables come out perfect!!
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Kathy C says
Oh wow! I did 5 pounds of corned beef. Pressure cooked for 100 minutes and let it naturally release for 30 before releasing the valve. So good and so tender, and the veggies cooked in minutes! This is now my go to way of cooking corned beef. Hubby and mother in law were impressed. We like corned beef year round, and this nursery makes it so much quicker.
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Lynda says
I have the instant pot 3 quart mini .... if i cooked a 2 pound corned beef instead of the 4 pound would the cooking time still be 90 minutes?
Jessica says
The cook time would be the same. It's not necessarily about the size of the meat, but the toughness. Hope this helps!
Chelsea says
Made it tonight and it was delicious!!
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Cindy says
Hi! How do you know how much time is left? I’m confused by this dang thing! I turned the lid to lock? Pressed manual and 90 mins? It just shows “On?” Thank you!
Erin Arsenault says
Hi! Do we use the steamer basket for the veggie part too or just put in the IP!?
Jessica says
I always use the steamer basket for veggies, but in this case, I just place it in the bottom of the IP and pile everything else on top.
Ivory says
Yummy, we will be having this meal soon. I think we will be using your recipe this year. Thanks for sharing
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Cassie says
This was my "best corned beef yet!"
I was skeptical about the 90 minutes, but it turned out super tender and amazing. Worth the wait.
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Nan M says
Easy and delicious every time!
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Elaine says
Thankyou! I've tried several corned beef recipes in the IP. THIS is the best ever. I didn't put veggies in because there's only 2 of us I used those microwave in the bag fresh potatoes. Plus we always have bacon fried cabbage. Thus will definitely our go to from now on.
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Courtney says
4 years of coming back to your corned beef and cabbage recipe and I’ll never do it any other way. The only thing I do differently is replace 1 cup of broth with beer. It’s divine. We’re having this for Super Bowl Sunday. Definitely too good to only eat once a year on St. Paddy’s Day!
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Shawn says
Very delicious and just as easy to make. Definitely make it again.
Smietana Elizabeth says
This was INDEED Blue Ribbon Irish Soda Bread.
My husband has been raving about it for days!
Your recipe will be my forever staple!
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Carol says
Delicious and the recipe was so easy to follow. I still need practice with veggies in the Instapot. Gushing the size and cooking time. They were a little on the soft side but it takes practice.
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