Corned Beef and Cabbage
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Corned Beef and Cabbage
Description
The process begins by placing the corned beef brisket with its seasoning packet and bay leaves into a large pot covered with water. The beef simmers for several hours until tender, allowing flavors to meld and the meat to become fork-tender. Near the end of cooking, baby potatoes and carrots are added to the pot to cook until nearly tender, followed by addition of cabbage wedges to soften without overcooking.
The resulting combination balances the rich, salty meat with the mild, sweet vegetables, all infused by the cooking liquid. Slicing the brisket against the grain ensures tenderness. Serving the dish with the cooked vegetables arranged alongside the meat presents a traditional meal.
A common accompaniment is horseradish sauce, which can be offered on the side to add pungency and contrast to the meat’s savory flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 to 3½ pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 ½ pound baby potato
- 6 carrot peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces, medium
- 1 head green cabbage cut into 2-inch wedges
Instructions
- In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, add the corned beef brisket along with spice packet, and bay leaves. Cover everything with water.
- Bring the liquid to a boil, then down to a simmer, and cover. Cook the brisket for 2 ½ to 3 hours (about 50 minutes per pound of brisket).
- Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until almost tender. Add the cabbage and cook for another 15 minutes, until tender.
- Transfer the brisket to a cutting board and the vegetables to a separate serving plate. Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with the potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Optionally, it's great served alongside horseradish sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 599 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 599kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 2836mg | 118% |
| Potassium | 1604mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 10343IU | 207% |
| Vitamin C | 143mg | 159% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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