Corned Beef And Cabbage

Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 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.