Frozen Meat?

[polygonia]

I have 2 frozen hunks of corned beef in the freezer.
Do I have to thaw it out before putting them in the crock pot?

Comments

[inquisitivefl]

I never have. But I'd imagine if you cook it long enough, it should be fine. I have a great corned beef crock recipe... let me know if you are interested. :)

[polygonia]

cool, what is it? I cooked the meat, but there's another one in the freezer.

Recipe (Adapted from Family Fun magazine)

[inquisitivefl]

Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

(I serve w/ brown mustard)

4 cups hot water
2 tbsp. cider vinegar
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 large or 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
1 3-lb. corned beef round or brisket, packaged with spices
8 small white or yellow potatoes, scrubbed and cut into quarters
1 head of green cabbage (about 1 1/2 lbs.), cored and cut into 10 wedges

Step 1
In a 6-quart electric slow cooker, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, pepper and onions, and spices from the packet mixing well. Place the corned beef in the mixture. Scatter the potatoes over the top and along the sides.

Step 2
Cover and cook on the High heat setting 4 hours.

Step 3

Remove the lid and scatter the cabbage wedges over the top. Cover and continue cooking on High 3 to 4 hours longer, or until the beef is tender. To serve, carve the beef into slices and serve with the cabbage and potatoes, with some of the cooking liquid spooned on top of the beef to keep it moist. Makes 6 to 8 servings.