Corned Beef and Cabbage

Name: Corned Beef and Cabbage
Ingredients: 3 lbs corned beef, lean; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 onions, sliced; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 6 carrots, cut in chunks; 1 head cabbage, small and cut in wedges; 6 red potatoes, cut in large pieces, unpeeled

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

3 lbs corned beef, lean
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 onions, sliced
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
6 carrots, cut in chunks
1 head cabbage, small and cut in wedges
6 red potatoes, cut in large pieces, unpeeled

Directions

1

Place corned beef in a large saucepan and cover with cold water.
2

Add onions, garlic, peppercorns, thyme and bay leaf.
3

Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 - 2 1/2 hours or until beef is very tender.
4

After two hours add carrots and potatoes to cooking liquid.
5

Bring to a boil, reduce head and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
6

Add wedges of cabbage and continue cooking for 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
7

Slice beef, place on serving platter and surround with vegetables, pouring some of the cooking liquid over everything.
8

Garnish with baby gerkins.
9

Nice served with whole wheat buns.