Irish Boiled Dinner by Heather Goodman

1 5lb corned beef brisket

2 large onions

10 small white potatoes

5 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 head cabbage, cored and cut into wedges

1. Rinse the beef brisket under cold water, and place in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the roast by 6 inches. If the brisket came with a seasoning packet, add that to the water.  Peel the onions, and place them in the pot with the roast. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 30 minutes at a rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium-low so that the water is at a gentle boil, cover, and cook for 3 1/2 hours. (Note: my brisket was only 2.75 pounds, so I boiled for 30 minutes and then cooked for 2 hours and it came out perfectly.)

2. Remove the lid from the brisket. Remove onions, and cut into wedges. Return them to the pot. Add carrots to the pot, then place the cabbage over the roast. Place the potatoes on top of the cabbage. Place the lid back on the pot, and cook for another 30-45 minutes, until potatoes are tender. The potatoes should be immersed in the water by now, but if not, keep the lid on so they can steam.

3. Remove the vegetables from the pot, and place in a separate serving bowl. Keep the corned beef in the pot until ready to slice and serve because it dries out quickly.

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