Dinner: Corned Beef with Cabbage
Recipe by Darina Allen Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from Irish Traditional Cooking by Darina Allen.Although this dish is eaten less frequently nowadays in Ireland, for Irish expatriots it conjures up powerful nostalgic images
Ingredients
4 lb corned brisket of beef
3 large carrots, cut into large chunks
6 to 8 small onions
1 teaspoon dry English mustard
large sprig fresh thyme and some parsley stalks, tied together
1 cabbage
salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
Put the brisket into a saucepan with the carrots, onions, mustard and the herbs. Cover with cold water, and bring gently to a boil. Simmer, covered, for 2 hours. Discard the outer leaves of the cabbage, cut in quarters and add to the pot. Cook for a further 1 to 2 hours or until the meat and vegetables are soft and tender.
Serve the corned beef in slices, surrounded by the vegetables and cooking liquid. Serve with lots of floury potatoes and freshly made mustard.
Reviews
Add a review for Corned Beef with Cabbage
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 6
Amount Per Serving | ||
---|---|---|
Calories 0 | ||
Fat 0 | ||
Carbohydrate 0 | ||
Protein 0 |