4 - 5 lbs. corned beef brisket with seasoning packet rn3 quarts water rn2 onions, halved and stuck with 2 cloves each rn6 carrots, peeled and halved rn1 large head cabbage, cut into 8 wedges rn2 bay leaves rn3 sprigs fresh parsley rn12 peppercorns, crushed rn12 coriander seeds rn1 1-inch cinnamon stick
Place corned beef and seasoning packet in large heavy pot; add water. bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour. add onions and carrots. bring back to a boil and skim off fat.
Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat to medium-low and cover. simmer approximately 2 - 4 hours until beef is tender. when brisket pierces easily, it is ready.
Drain the water, place brisket on a platter and let stand about 10 minutes. slice diagonally across the grain and serve with cabbage, carrots and onion.
Serves 8.
