Corned Beef and Cabbage: A Classic Irish-American Recipe

Ingredients

• 3-4 pounds corned beef brisket (1.3 - 1.8 kg), with spice packet (if included)
• 1 large yellow onion (approx. 300g), quartered
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns (approx. 5g)
• Enough water to cover the corned beef (approx. 8-10 cups / 2-2.4 liters)
• 4 medium carrots (approx. 300g), peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
• 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes (approx. 800g), peeled and quartered
• 1 head green cabbage (approx. 1 kg), cored and cut into wedges
• 1 tablespoon butter (14g)
• salt and pepper to taste