Corned Beef and Cabbage

Corned Beef and Cabbage Ingredients:

1 corned beef brisket
1 large head cabbage
8 peppercorns
6 cloves garlic, whole peeled
4-5 parsnips
1-2 turnips
2 bay leaves
1 pound carrots, peeled
6 large potatoes
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
3 whole cloves
1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions:

Wash brisket
Make small X slits in the meat and insert garlic and cloves pieces
Place the meat into a stockpot (at least 8 quarts)
Cover the meat with water
Add bay leaves, peppercorns, Old Bay, 2 carrots and sliced celery
Bring to a boil
Skim off foam and reduce heat to a simmer
Simmer 2-3 hours, or until meat is nearly tender

Meanwhile, prepare vegetables -
Quarter the cabbage, peel potatoes, carrots, turnips and parsnips
Slice vegetables into 2 inch chunks

During last half hour, add remaining vegetables and cook until tender.

Drain and serve
Season to taste

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