Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 (2-pound) beef brisket, trimmed
  • 1 cup unsalted beef stock (such as Swanson)
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 head Savoy cabbage, halved
  • 2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
  • 1 pound trimmed baby carrots
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Method

  • Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and next 5 ingredients (through cloves) in a small bowl. Rub mixture over all sides of brisket. Place brisket in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add stock and next 5 ingredients (through bay leaves). Arrange cabbage halves over top. Cook on LOW 8 hours or until beef is very tender. Transfer beef to a cutting board; discard bay leaves.
  • Place potatoes and carrots in a large saucepan; add cold water to cover potatoes by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Toss with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and butter. Cut brisket across the grain into thin slices. Cut each cabbage half into 4 wedges. Serve brisket with onions, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and jus.