Corned Beef and Cabbage
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5 lb. corned beef brisket
1 large onion stuck with 6 whole cloves
6 carrots, peeled and halved
8 medium potatoes, washed and quartered
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 small bunch parsley
1 head cabbage (about 2 lbs), quartered

Horseradish Sauce:
1/2 pint whipping cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2-4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
(Whip cream until it stand in peaks. Fold in mayonnaise
and horseradish.)

Put beef in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to
a boil with the lid off the pot. Add thyme, parsley and onion.
Turn to simmer and cook for 3 hours. Skim fat from top as it
rises. Add cabbage, potatoes, and carrots. Simmer for 20-30
minutes until cabbage is cooked. Remove the meat and cut into
pieces. Place on center of a large platter. Strain the cabbage
and season it heavily with black pepper. Surround the beef with
the cabbage, carrots and potatoes. Serve with horseradish sauce.





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