Pair the luck of the Irish with the flavors of the Mediterranean with this corned beef recipe.
St. Patrick's day is often a celebration of all things Irish. Even if you don't participate in parades or parties, you can still enjoy the flavors of the holiday with a traditional corned beef meal. The recipe below is easy to prepare and leave in the slow cooker all day, and we've paired it with a delicious new twist of a potato side dish. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 3-4 lb corned beef brisket w/season packet

• 8 oz vegetable broth

• 3 Tbsp Joy’s Gourmet Original Garlic Spread

• 2 bay leaves

• 3 sprigs thyme

• 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• Fresh ground pepper and sea salt (to taste)

• 1 tsp caraway seeds

• 1 large cabbage head, sliced into large chunks

• 4-5 carrots, sliced moderately

• 9-10 small Yukon yellow potatoes, or mini red potatoes

DIRECTIONS FOR CORNED BEEF, CABBAGE AND CARROTS:

1. Place the corned beef brisket loaf into the slow cooker fatty side up.

2. Add the packet and all other spices except the caraway seeds (but including the garlic) and rub the fatty side of the brisket.

3. Add the vinegar and the vegetable broth up to 1/2 of the size of the slow cooker.

4. Cook for 6 hours on low.

After the first 6 hours:

1. Leave the brisket in the slow cooker as is.

2. Chop a head of cabbage ‘chunky style’ and slice carrots.

3. Drop cabbage (and carrots, optional) in the crockpot.

4. If you feel the moisture is low, add a little water or more vegetable broth.

5. Cook on high for about 2 to 2.5 hours.

Once the slow cooker turns off it's ready to serve, or if desired you can also crisp the potatoes described below.

DIRECTIONS FOR POTATOES:

1. Add 3 – 4 Tbsp of Joy’s Gourmet EVOO and 2 Tbsp of Joy’s Mediterranean Spice Mix in skillet.

2. Heat oil to medium high and add potatoes.

3. Sauté 10 minutes until they are crisp.

4. Add 3 – 4 ounces Joy's Gourmet Garlic Lemon Salad Dressing.