Luck of the Irish Corned Beef Brisket

Ingredients

• 4 lb. Certified Angus Beef fresh corned beef brisket with seasoning packet
• 1 (1-in.) cinnamon stick
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 carrots, peeled and halved
• 12 coriander seeds
• 1 large head cabbage, cut into 8 wedges
• 2 onion, halved and stuck with 2 cloves each
• 12 whole peppercorns
• 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 hr.
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 hrs. 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 mins.
5. Slice diagonally across the grain and serve with cabbage, carrots and onion.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings

Source: Certified Angus Beef