5 lb. corned beef
Cold water
1/2 clove garlic
2 pepper corns
3 carrots
3 onions, peeled
1 head cabbage, cut in wedges

Wash brine from corn beef using 3 to 4 waters. Cover with cold water. Add garlic and peppercorns. Simmer until meat is tender, 1 1/2 hours for young beef, up to 5 hours for older beef. Add carrots and onions for last hour of cooking, cabbage for the last 20 minutes. Serve corned beef on platter with vegetables around it. Makes 6 to 8 servings.