Corned Beef
Ingredients
- 1 (3 to 3 1/2-lb.) corned beef brisket
- 1 C. apple cider or apple juice
- 2 tsp. whole black peppercorns
- 3 bay leaves
- 10 (about 1 lb.) small whole white onions
- 4 medium potatoes
- 4 C. rutabaga, peeled, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 small head cabbage, cut into 8 wedges
Directions
Place beef brisket in roaster. Add juices and spices from brisket package. Combine apple juice or cider with peppercorns and bay leaves and pour over the brisket. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours. Peel and quarter potatoes. Peel and cut rutabaga into bite-sized chunks. Cut cabbage head into 8 wedges. Add vegetables to the brisket, cover, and continue baking for 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Remove bay leaves. Transfer brisket and vegetables to serving platter.


