Instant pot corned beef and cabbage

Step by Step

Step 1

In 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot, add beef, garlic, onion, bay leaves, peppercorns and water.

Step 2

Close the lid, set valve to Sealing and press Manual or Pressure Cook on High for 90 minutes.

Step 3

After let Instant Pot release pressure for 20 minutes and then turn valve to Venting position to release remaining pressure. Can also let pressure subside on its own.

Step 4

Open the lid, add carrots, potatoes and cabbage on top. With 6 quart, you can add only half of cabbage + potatoes or full cabbage and potatoes. There will be not enough room for pressure to build up otherwise. You can also remove meat and cover, then add back in to warm through. In 8 quart, you can add it all.

Step 5

Close the lid, press Manual or Pressure Cook on High for 3 minutes and after release pressure using Quick Release by turning valve to Venting immediately.

Step 6

Remove brisket, slice and serve with veggies.

Tips and Warnings

Store: Corned beef and cabbage can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing anything containing potatoes, the remainder of the dish freezes very well.
Does corned beef come seasoned? Corned beef usually comes with its own package of seasoning. You can choose to use it or not. If you don’t add any seasoning to the corned beef, the peppercorn and bay leaf and other ingredients in this recipe will add plenty of flavours.
Do I need to rinse my brisket first? Not a necessary step, just personal preference. You can if you find corned beef to be too salty for your liking.
What is the difference between brisket and corned beef? Corned beef is a brisket that has been cured and brined.
Can I use frozen beef? Yes! Same cook time.
What to serve with: Serve with some traditional Irish Bread, a nice light lettuce salad and of course a pint of Guinness.
Mustard: Serve with your favourite mustard (yellow, dijon, honey mustard) as a classic condiment for dipping corned beef.