Corned Beef And Cabbage Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest2 teaspoons yellow mustard1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 corned beef brisket with spice packet (2 to 3 pounds)2 medium onions, sliced2 quarts water1 cup apple juice8 carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces1 small head cabbage

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine first four ingredients; set aside. In a Dutch oven, place corned beef and seasoning packet. Add onions, water and apple juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.

Preheat oven to 350°. Remove brisket from cooking liquid and place in a greased roasting pan. Rub sugar mixture over warm meat.

Bake 15 minutes. Meanwhile, add carrots to cooking liquid. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Cut cabbage into eight wedges, leaving a portion of the core on each wedge; add to carrots. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Thinly slice meat; serve with vegetables.