Traditional Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"Traditional corned beef and cabbbage is the ultimate in comfort food and a boon for budget conscious families. Slowly simmered with spices, then served wih mustard and cabbage, this traditional Irish dish is perfect for those who want a tasty, comforting no-hassle meal."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 lbs corned beef brisket
• water, to cover meat
• 2 tablespoons pickling spices
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons peppercorns
• 1 head cabbage

directions

1. In a large stockpot, place corned beef with all the seasonings. Cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 2 hours. If not tender after 2 hours, keep checking at 15 minute intervals.
2. Remove corned beef, save broth for cabbage. Cut cabbage into wedges, place in a large pan, cover with broth from the beef and simmer until tender.
3. Keep cabbage warm in broth until needed.
4. Served corned beef with mustard and cabbage.

Reviews

[manushag]

Excellent and simple recipe. The pickling spice has all the flavor needed for this recipe, including cloves! I only add a few potatoes the last hour of cooking. Thanks for posting!

 

[MISS M.]

This is in no way shape or form traditional Irish corned beef

 

[Cluich]

Try adding 1/2 tsp. of ground cloves and a couple of bay leaves to the water.