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Corned Beef and Cabbage

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6, with meat left over for additional meals

Ingredients

5

pounds corned brisket of beef

6

peppercorns, or packaged pickling spices

3

carrots, peeled and quartered

3

onions, peeled and quartered

1

medium-sized green cabbage, quartered or cut in wedges

Melted butter (about 4 tablespoons)

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Preparation

  1. Place the corned beef in water to cover with the peppercorns or mixed pickling spices (in supermarkets, these often come packaged with the corned beef). Cover the pot or kettle, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 hours or until tender, skimming occasionally. During the last hour, add the carrots and onions and cover again. During the last 15 minutes, add the cabbage. Transfer meat and vegetables to a platter and brush the vegetables with the melted butter. Serve with boiled parsley potatoes, cooked separately. (The stock can be saved to add to a pot roast or stew instead of other liquid.)