Tender Corned Beef Brisket

Ingredients

• 1 (3-4 pound) corned beef brisket, with spice packet (1.3-1.8 kg)
• Water, enough to cover the brisket
• 1 large onion, quartered (1 large)
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed (4 cloves)
• 2 bay leaves (2 ea)
• 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered (680g)
• 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks (450g)
• 1 small head green cabbage, cored and cut into wedges (approx. 1 lb / 450g)