Corned Beef and Cabbage
4 1/2 lbs corned beef briskets
5 black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 onion, peeled and left whole
2 bay leaves
1 pinch salt
1 head cabbage, cored and cut into wedges
6 large potatoes, quartered
4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter
In a 6 quart Dutch oven, Place the beef brisket, peppercorns, garlic powder, onion, bay leaves and salt.
Fill pan with water to cover everything plus one inch.
Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes.
Skim off any residue that floats to the top.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 hours, until meat can be pulled apart with a fork.
Once the meat is done, add the cabbage, potatoes and carrots, pressing them down into the liquid.
Simmer for an additional 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Skim off any oil that comes to the surface.
Stir in the butter and parsley.
Remove the pot from the heat.
Remove meat from the pot and place onto a serving dish and let rest for 15 minutes.
Also remove vegetables to a bowl and keep warm.
Slice meat on the diagonal against the grain.
Serve meat on a platter and spoon juices over meat and vegetables.
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2 medium onions
1 (2.5 lbs) corned beef briskets
1 cup apple juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons finely shredded orange rind
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
6 whole cloves
6 small cabbage, cut into wedges
Place onions in a 3 1/2-, 4-, 5-,or 6-quart crockery cooker.
Trim fat from brisket.
If necessary, cut brisket to fit into cooker: place atop onions.
In a bowl combine apple juice, sugar, orange peel, mustard, and cloves: Pour over brisket.
Place cabbage atop Brisket.
Cover: cook on low setting for ten to twelve hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours.
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