Traditional Gray Corned Beef and Cabbage VII

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TRADITIONAL GRAY CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE VII Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: about 3 Hours and 45 Minutes Ready In: about 3 Hours and 55 Minutes Makes about 6 servings Ingredients: 5 pounds gray corned beef brisket 1 small bay leaf 6 peppercorns 2 turnips, cut in chunks 10 carrots, trimmed, scraped, and left whole 4 small whole onions, peeled and sliced 10 medium potatoes, peeled 1 large head of cabbage, cut in wedges Directions: 1. Place the gray corned beef brisket in a deep stock pot or kettle; cover with water. 2. Add the bay leaf and peppercorns. Bring to a boil; skim off foam. 3. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 3 hours. 4. Add the vegetables; simmer for about 45 minutes longer, or until vegetables and meat are tender. 5. Slice corned beef across grain and serve. - - IMPORTANT FOOD SAFETY REMINDER - - All cooking temperatures and times indicated above are suggestions only. Cooking temperatures and times and may vary for your oven, broiler stove top or grill. Please use an appropriate meat thermometer for accuracy.

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