Corned Beef Recipe

A Simple preparation that is great for Reubens and other sandwiches.

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Corned Beef Recipe Serves : 8                                                 Prep Time:    5 minutes                               Cook Time: 2 1/2 to 3 hours INGREDIENTS 1 Corned beef brisket (4 lbs) 1 large yellow onion cut in half with root and skin in tack 4 ribs of celery cut to fit in pot 2-3 carrots or handful of baby carrots 10-15 whole pepper corns ½ teaspoon kosher salt DIRECTIONS Place the brisket into a pot just large enough to hold the meat, add the onion, carrot, celery and whole black pepper.  Cover with water. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and gently simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until the meat is fork tender. Remove from the pot and thinly slice across the grain. Serve with potatoes and cabbage that you add to pot during last ½ hour of cooking or on sandwich.  Real rye bread please with brown mustard.