Slow Cooker Corned Beef with Honey Mustard Glaze
This slow cooker corned beef with honey mustard glaze delivers exceptionally tender, flavorful meat finished with a tangy-sweet oven glaze. The beef is gently cooked low and slow until perfectly tender, then brushed with a balanced mustard, honey, and horseradish glaze and baked for a caramelized finish. Ideal for comforting family dinners or make-ahead meals, this recipe transforms classic corned beef into a rich, savory centerpiece with minimal hands-on effort.
Ingredients
For the Slow Cooker
- 1 piece corned beef brisket about 3–4 pounds
- 3 cups water or low-sodium broth
Honey Mustard Glaze
- 0.25 cup yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
Slow Cooking the Corned Beef
- Place the corned beef brisket into the slow cooker and add water or broth until it reaches about halfway up the meat.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 12 hours, or until the beef is very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Glazing and Finishing
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove the cooked corned beef from the slow cooker and place it in an oven-safe baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the mustard, honey, vinegar, horseradish, dried tarragon, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Brush the glaze generously over the corned beef, cover the dish with foil, and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the beef rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain and serving.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the brisket.
- For a deeper glaze flavor, uncover the beef for the last 10 minutes in the oven.