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Corned Beef & Cabbage #1 Corned beef is brisket, that has been pickled in brine. It is especially popular around Dublin. Soak a joint overnight to remove excess salt. Ingredients: 5 lb/ 2 kg joint of corned beef 1 large cabbage bay leaf 2 large onions cold water to cover 2 large carrots ground black pepper 4 potatoes Directions: Quarter the cabbage and put aside. Peel and slice the other vegetables. Cover the meat with the water and bring to the boil. Skim the surface, add the vegetables (except the cabbage), the bay leaf and the pepper and simmer gently for 20 minutes. Add the cabbage and cook for a further 30 minutes. Serve the meat surrounded by the vegetables with additional mashed potatoes.