Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

This tender, beer-infused Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage is the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Using the pressure cooker function makes it easy and convenient to cook a traditional corned beef dinner in less time.

• 1 small yellow onion , sliced (use 1/2 if large)
• 4 cloves garlic , peeled and lightly smashed with the back of a knife
• 2 tablespoons pickling spice (or the seasoning packet that came with your corned beef)
• 2-1/2 cups water
• 4 pound corned beef brisket , rinsed in cool water to remove excess salt/liquid brine
• 12 ounces lager-style beer (nothing too bitter)
• 1 pound tiny potatoes (about 1-1/2 inches in diameter), or red-skinned potatoes cut into 1-1/2 inch wedges
• 1 head cabbage , cut into 8 wedges
• 1 pound baby carrots
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley , for garnish
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted (optional)
• grainy mustard or horseradish sauce , for serving (optional)