corned beef and cabbage

Description: posted by request this is our march regular. leftovers make great reuben sandwiches, if there are any

Ingredients:

• 3 -4 lbs corned beef, in brine
• 10 -12 cups water, to cover
• 2 bay leaves
• 10 peppercorns
• 4 whole allspice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 1 lb small red potato
• 1/2 lb baby carrots
• 1 large cabbage, cut in 6 ths

Steps:

1. in large pot add corned beef, water, spices and onion, bring to boil and simmer 3 hrs, covered.
2. add potatoes and carrots, simmer 15 minutes.
3. add cabbage wedges, simmer covered 6-10 minute.
4. slice corned beef thinly across the grain.
5. serve with grainy mustard and horseradish sauce.