Friday Food: Corned Meat in Ginger Ale

I thought that on Fridays I would post a recipe... 


So - due to popular demand {and graciousness from other friends who want to post this recipe on THIER blogs but are patiently waiting for me to post it so that they can repost it} I thought I would start off with my Slow Cooker Corned Beef...

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B's Slow Cooker Corned Meat in Ginger Ale

I read a similar recipe to this one ages and ages ago. Mr Cool just loves corned meat, so I thought it might be fun to try this version.... It is quick, easy and oh so tasty! It has become a family favourite, my girls get so excited about it - which is nice given I have quite a fussy 3 year old.

I apologise for the photo, I have made this dish several times with the intent on taking a photo, but in the thrill of the moment, I forget. But, isn't an empty plate a cook's dream come true?

Prep time: Under 10 minutes
Cooking time: 6-8 hours in the slow cooker
Serves: 6-8


Ingredients:


Corned Meat - I usually buy a piece that is around 1.5kg. This guarantees some leftovers.
1 X 1.25L bottle of Ginger Ale
1 Tablespoon of Wholegrain mustard
2 Onions peeled and cut in half top to bottom


Method:

1. Put the corned meat into the slow cooker
2. Pour in the Ginger Ale, put in the mustard and add the onions. Give the liquid a quick stir.
3. Turn on the slow cooker on low and walk away for about 8 hours!

To Serve:

• A white sauce is essential for this meal
• Potatoes - either crispy baked potatoes or creamy mash
• Vegetables - I love cauliflower with corned meat {and white sauce}, but also great with tender green beans, carrots etc...
• We love to eat the onions on the side, they are juicy and tasty
• You can also put potatoes and carrots into the slow cooker 4-6 hours before you eat, for tender tasty vegetables

Variations: 

• I have also used apple juice and water, 1tbsp balsamic vinegar and onions with the corned meat
• I have used water, 1tbsp honey, 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard, 1 tbs balsamic vinegar and onions
• I have often wondered how it would work with Ginger Beer...

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