Grandma's Luck: The BEST Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 (3-4 pound) corned beef brisket, with spice packet (1.3-1.8 kg)
• Water, enough to cover the corned beef
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks (450g)
• 1 ½ pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered (Yukon Gold or Russet work well) (680g)
• 1 medium head of green cabbage, cored and cut into wedges (approx. 2 pounds/900g)
• 1 tablespoon butter (15ml)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Optional: 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish