Erin Go Bragh! Corned Beef and Cabbage

Erin Go Bragh!  In honor of my Irish heritage, I am making Corned Beef and Cabbage.  For the last few years, my mom has made delicious Corned Beef and Cabbage using Wellshire Uncured Corned Beef Brisket from Whole Foods.  It is a superior cut of beef with no nitrates or preservatives.  Other than the beef, ingredients include: water, sea salt, raw sugar, beet powder, crushed bay leaves, mustard seed, allspice, and garlic. And this year, it’s my turn to give it a try.   

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients:

4 to 5 pounds corned beef brisket (already seasoned)

4 to 5 garlic cloves, smashed

1 onion, peeled and quartered

1 small head cabbage, cored and cut into wedges

6 – 8 new potatoes, quartered

1 bag baby carrots

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1.      Place the seasoned beef brisket and smashed garlic in a 6-quart Dutch oven.  Fill pot with water to cover the meat plus one inch. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes. Skim off any scum that floats to the surface. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 2 to 3 hours, until meat is tender.

2.      Once the meat is done, add the cabbage, potatoes, onion, and carrots, submerging them down into the liquid. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. 

3.      Season the meat and vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.  Remove the meat and allow to rest for 15 minutes before slicing it on the diagonal against the grain. Serve on a platter and spoon juices over meat and vegetables.

4.      Enjoy!

La Bonne Vie!
~Jen