Corned Beef Boiled Dinner

Serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS:

5-8 lb. Butcher Boy Corned Beef

1-2 bay leaves (optional)

Some or all of the following vegetables:

4-5 parsnips cut into large pieces

8-10 carrots cut into large pieces

10-12 small white potatoes

2 medium turnips cut into large pieces

1 large head of cabbage cut into wedges

DIRECTIONS:

1. Leave string on.

2. Put corned beef in a large pot. Add bay leaf and enough water to cover beef by 1-2 inches. Cook over high heat until water boils. Reduce heat, simmer for 3 hours or until meat is tender when pierced with a fork.

3. About 40 minutes before meat is done, add remaining vegetables, except for cabbage & parsnips.

4. Twenty minutes before meat is done, add cabbage & parsnips, simmer until vegetables are tender.

To Make Corned Spare Ribs

1. Follow directions for corned beef but cook 1½-2 hours.