Corned Beef & Cabbage

Ingredients

3 lb. corn beef brisket
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns
6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in quarters
6 carrots, peeled and cut in large pieces
1 medium head cabbage, cut in wedges
Watercress for garnish

Instructions:

1. In large sauce pot or Dutch oven, put corned beef and barely cover with water.
2. Add garlic, peppercorn and bay leaves.
3. Cover and simmer for about 2 1/2 hours, or until tender.
4. Add carrots, potatoes and cabbage, and bring to boil and cook 30 minutes more.
5. Carve brisket against grain.
6. On a large platter, arrange corned beef slices in the middle and vegetables around the side. Garnish with watercress.

Helpful Hints:

Corned beef brisket sometimes comes with its own flavor packet in which case you should use that for the spices.

The watercress as a garnish is always a hit on St. Patrick's Day since it resembles shamrocks. In our family, the day is not complete without corned beef and cabbage, some soda bread & jam, and a little Irish coffee!

Submitted By :

Nora M

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St. Patrick's Day Party Ideas

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