Traditional Irish Corned Beef And Cabbage Recipes

IRISH CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE RECIPE

Steps:

• Place brisket, seasoning packet and onion in a large Dutch oven or pot.
• Cover with water 6 inches above meat.
• Bring to a boil and boil for 30 minutes.
• Reduce to medium-low or to a gentle boil. Cover and cook for 3 1/2 hours.
• Remove onions, cut into wedges and put back in the pot.
• Add carrots, cabbage and then potatoes.
• Cover and cook 30 more minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Remove vegetables, but keep the meat in the juices until you're ready to slice it so it won't dry out.

IRISH CORNED BEEF WITH CABBAGE

Steps:

• Rinse the beef under cold water to remove the brine and put it into a large but snugly fitting pan that is also large enough to hold all the vegetables.
• Stud the onions with the cloves and add them to the pan with the bay leaves, peppercorns and enough water to cover.
• Bring to the boil over a high heat, skimming off any scum as it rises to the surface. Then reduce the heat, cover and leave to simmer for 2-2½ hours, until the beef is tender, skimming the surface and topping up the water now and then if necessary.
• Add the carrots and bring back to the boil.
• Then add the potatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, wash the cabbage, cut it into 6 or 8 wedges and remove the thickest part of the core, but leave a little to help hold the leaves together.
• Add to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes, by which time all the vegetables should be tender.
• Lift the beef on to a carving board and carve the meat across the grain into slices. Arrange the beef and vegetables on a large, warmed serving platter and moisten with a little of the stock.
• Serve with some hot mustard, if you wish.

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE I

Steps:

• Place corned beef in large pot or Dutch oven and cover with water. Add the spice packet that came with the corned beef. Cover pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer approximately 50 minutes per pound or until tender.
• Add whole potatoes and carrots, and cook until the vegetables are almost tender. Add cabbage and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove meat and let rest 15 minutes.
• Place vegetables in a bowl and cover. Add as much broth (cooking liquid reserved in the Dutch oven or large pot) as you want. Slice meat across the grain.