Irish Corned Beef Brisket

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Certified Angus Beef fresh corned beef brisket with seasoning packet
• 1 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 carrots, peeled and halved
• 12 coriander seeds
• 1 large head cabbage, cut into 8 wedges
• 2 onions, halved and stuck with 2 cloves each
• 12 peppercorns, crushed
• 3 sprigs fresh parsley
• 3 quarts water

Directions

1. Place corned beef and seasoning packet in large heavy pot; add water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour.
2. Add onions and carrots. Bring back to a boil and skim off fat.
3. Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer approximately 2 to 4 hours until beef is tender. When brisket pierces easily, it is ready.
4. Drain the water, place brisket on a platter and let stand about 10 minutes.
5. Slice diagonally across the grain and serve with cabbage, carrots and onion.

Recipe Yield: Serves 8

Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.