New England Boiled Dinner

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds corned beef brisket
• 3 tablespoons pickling spices, 3 bay leaves and 5 black peppercorns, tied in a cheesecloth bag
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
• 3 carrots, cut into 4 pieces
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 parsnips, cut into chunks
• 2 turnips, cut into chunks
• 1 small cabbage, cut into wedges
• 1 tablespoon salt

Horseradish cream:

• 1 cup sour cream
• Up to 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
• Salt and pepper
• Hot pepper sauce

Directions

In a large pot combine meat, spice bag and enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours. Add vegetables and salt. Simmer 30 minutes more.

Make horseradish cream: In a small bowl combine sour cream and horseradish; season to taste with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce.

To finish, remove corned beef to a carving board and slice against the grain. Transfer to a large, warmed, deep platter. Drain broth and reserve for soup, if desired. Arrange vegetables around meat and serve.