4 to 5 lb. corned beef brisket
1 med. yellow onion, peeled and stuck with 4 whole cloves
5 whole peppercorns
1 rib of celery, washed and cut in half
1 bay leaf
2 parsley sprigs
1 clove garlic, peeled
6 med. potatoes
6 carrots
1 med. head of cabbage

Place all ingredients except carrots, potatoes, cabbage in large kettle, making sure all are covered with water, bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cook 3 to 4 hours. Last half hour add carrots and potatoes and last 15 minutes add cabbage.