Corned Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 lbs beef brisket
• 6 peppercorns
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 large onion, peeled and left whole
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 1 head cabbage, cored and cut
• 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut
• 1/2 cup peeled diced apple (or 1/4 cup apple sauce)
• 1 dash Guinness stout (may be omitted if desired) (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey (may be omitted if desired) (optional)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

1. 1

   Place beef, peppercorns, garlic, onion, bay leaves and salt in large pot.

2. 2

   Fill with enough water to cover by about 1 inch.

3. 3

   Bring to a slow boil for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender enough to pull apart with a fork.

5. 5

   Add cabbage, carrots, potatoes, apple, Guinness and whiskey and simmer for about 15 minutes (or until potatoes are tender).

6. 6

   Remove pot from heat, save the liquid, transfer meat and vegetables to serving platter.

7. 7

   Discard onion, skim any fat that comes to surface of liquid.

8. 8

   Add the butter and parsley to reserved liquid.

9. 9

   To serve: plate vegetables with the beef, (remember to slice the beef against the grain) and spoon the liquid over top.