3 to 3 1/2 lb. beef brisket
8 peeled carrots
3 med. onions, halved
3 stalks celery, cut in 1 inch pieces
4-6 potatoes, peeled and halved
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
10 whole cloves

Place brisket in Dutch oven and add all ingredients except potatoes. Barely cover with water. Simmer covered for 3-4 hours. Add potatoes last 45 minutes. Slice meat across the grain. Do not try to rush cooking. Long slow cooking makes this cut tender.