Kilkenny Corned Beef And Shannon Vegetable Platter Recipes

VEGETABLE SIDE DISHES FOR NEW FASHIONED CORNED BEEF

Steps:

• Peel and cut the potatoes into quarters or eighths, depending on their size. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and carrots and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender, but not falling apart. In a separate pot, in a vegetable steamer, steam cabbage wedges for 8 to 10 minutes or until just done, but still a bright green and crispy. To serve, drain meat, cut it into slices and set slices on a platter. Surround meat with cooked potatoes, carrots and cabbage. Season vegetables with coarse salt and pepper. Garnish potatoes and carrots with parsley. Serve with accompaniments or sauce (see recipe below)
• Possible accompaniments mustard, sour pickles, horseradish or horseradish sauce .

HOMEMADE CORNED BEEF WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Make the brine: Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add salts, sugar, and spices; remove from heat, and stir until salts and sugar dissolve. Let cool.
• Make the corned beef: Place brisket in a nonreactive container just large enough to hold it. Pour cooled brine over meat. Place 2 small plates on top to keep meat submerged; cover, and refrigerate for 2 weeks.
• Rinse brisket; discard brine. Place in a large pot. Add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Add onion, celery, and halved carrot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until very tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
• Set a steamer in a large saucepan. Add enough water to reach the bottom, and bring to a boil. Add turnips. Reduce heat, cover, and steam until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with baby carrots, steaming 10 to 12 minutes. Add to turnips.
• Transfer corned beef to a cutting board. Tent with foil, and let rest for 30 minutes. Discard remaining solids from broth, then bring to a boil. Add cabbage and potatoes, and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Add turnips and carrots, and cook until warmed through. Transfer vegetables to a platter; reserve broth.
• Trim excess fat from beef. Slice thinly against grain, and transfer to platter. Serve with broth and mustard.

CORNED BEEF AND MIXED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place corned beef and enclosed seasoning packet in an 8-qt. Dutch oven. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until meat is tender. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, celery leaves and turnips; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add cabbage, beans and corn; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.