Vegan Corned Beef & Cabbage
Vegan corned beef and cabbage reimagines the traditional Irish dish with a plant-based approach. Made from seitan or tofu, the "corned beef" is marinated in a blend of pickling spices, mustard seeds, and peppercorns to capture the bold, savory flavors of the original. Served alongside tender, seasoned cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, this dish delivers a hearty, comforting meal that’s entirely vegan. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you're craving a flavorful, cruelty-free version of this beloved classic!
Okay, this one is going to be complicated. I'm warning you up front. But, as a child, I always enjoyed my mom's Corned Beef and Cabbage dish and I wanted to know if I could re-create it using Tofu. Now, some of you from the South may have never heard of this dish before. Well, it must be an "East Coast thing". I was raised in Potomac, Maryland (which explained my obsession on how to re-create tuna and fish & chips and salmon and gumbo (oh, I haven't showed you that one yet, but I will reveal it to you at a later date). Anyway, just about everything we put on the website is from each of our "wish I could re-create that!" list. And this one is MINE. I have a knack of creating wonderful recipes the first time and then horribly messing it up the second time. I hope the second time is just as good as the first time, though because this recipe sent my taste buds directly to my mom's kitchen. This Vegan Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe is not for everyone, I warned you upfront, but here it goes:
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 24 Hours
Cook Time: 48 Hours
Total Time: 2 days
Equipment Needed: Crock Pot, Knife, Measuring Utensils, Spoon, Colander
Ingredients:
16 ounce Pickled Beets
3 Tablespoons Black Peppercorns
3 Tablespoons Pickling Spice
7 Bay Leaves, Whole
3 Tablespoons Mustard Seeds
2 Tablespoons Salt (I used Pink Himalayan)
2 Extra Firm Tofu Blocks, 1 Pound each, Water Removed,
Sliced in half, then Halved, then in 3rds
8-10 Cups Water
Beef Flavored Seasoning:
1/3 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Celery Seed
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
3 Tablespoons Sea Salt OR Pink Himalayan Salt
2 Tablespoons Parsley
1/4 Tablespoon Paprika
Directions:
1. Cook Sliced Tofu in Crock pot for 8-12 hours on Low Heat.
2. Place Sliced Tofu in refrigerator overnight o "color the meat".
3. On the next day, remove the meat to and rub Beef Seasoning on each slice. Once the beet slices have been removed from the crock pot, pour the liquid into a colander and save 1/2 cup of the liquid for au jus. Now, you have the Peppercorns and Bay Leaves left. Spread the Peppercorns all over the slices and cook in the oven for 30 minutes.
4. Cook separately plain ol' Cabbage because the Meat is flavorful enough without any extra seasoning. Serve together on a plate with Corned Beef and Cabbage.
5. Eat and Enjoy!
Vegan Corned Beef & Cabbage
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 24 Hours
Cook Time: 48 Hours
Total Time: 2 days
Equipment Needed: Crock Pot, Knife, Measuring Utensils, Spoon, Colander
Ingredients:
16 ounce Pickled Beets
3 Tablespoons Black Peppercorns
3 Tablespoons Pickling Spice
7 Bay Leaves, Whole
3 Tablespoons Mustard Seeds
2 Tablespoons Salt (I used Pink Himalayan)
2 Extra Firm Tofu Blocks, 1 Pound each, Water Removed,
Sliced in half, then Halved, then in 3rds
8-10 Cups Water
Beef Flavored Seasoning:
1/3 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Celery Seed
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
3 Tablespoons Sea Salt OR Pink Himalayan Salt
2 Tablespoons Parsley
1/4 Tablespoon Paprika
Directions:
1. Cook Sliced Tofu in Crock pot for 8-12 hours on Low Heat.
2. Place Sliced Tofu in refrigerator overnight o "color the meat".
3. On the next day, remove the meat to and rub Beef Seasoning on each slice. Once the beet slices have been removed from the crock pot, pour the liquid into a colander and save 1/2 cup of the liquid for au jus. Now, you have the Peppercorns and Bay Leaves left. Spread the Peppercorns all over the slices and cook in the oven for 30 minutes.
4. Cook separately plain ol' Cabbage because the Meat is flavorful enough without any extra seasoning. Serve together on a plate with Corned Beef and Cabbage.
5. Eat and Enjoy!
