5-6 lbs. beef brisket, corned Cold water 1 sprig thyme 1 sprig parsley 1 onion stuck with cloves 2 onions Pepper 1 whole carrot 1 1/2 lbs. carrots, peeled and quartered Sm. potatoes, peeled Turnip, peeled and sliced Sm. beets, unpeeled 1 head cabbage, quartered Cut brisket in large pot and cover with cold water. Add thyme, parsley, onions, pepper and carrot. Bring to a slow boil with lid off. Skim as necessary. Cover and simmer gently for 3 hours. One half hour before finishing, add additional carrots. potatoes, turnip. Fifteen minutes later, add cabbage. Cook beets and peel. Serve with mustard horseradish sauce and pickles. A jar of pickled beets may be substituted if fresh ones are not available. Cook separately. |