- Get a large oven or stockpot. Combine the brisket, spice package contents, brown sugar, and bay leaves; cover with water, then place it in.
- Proceed to bring the content to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 2 hours, covered.
- You can now return to a boil with the potatoes and carrots. Reduce the heat to a low again and cook, covered, for 30-40 minutes until beef and veggies are cooked.
- Return the saucepan to a boil with the cabbage. You can remove potatoes and carrots before adding cabbage if the pot is full. (You can reheat before serving)
- Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 15 minutes until cabbage is soft. Remove the veggies and corned beef and set them aside, keeping them warm.
- Strain and set aside 1½ cups of the cooking liquids for horseradish sauce. Skim fat from saved juices, remove and discard any residual juices.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan – over medium heat. Go on to whisk in flour until it appears smooth.
- Get 1 cup of the reserved juices, then whisk it in gradually.
- Bring to a boil – frequently stirring – with the sugar, vinegar, and horseradish. Then cook it until the sauce has thickened – make sure you keep stirring through it.
- You can add little extra cooking juice if you want. Then season to taste with more sugar, vinegar, or horseradish sauce.
- Get a sharp knife and cut the steak into slices across the grain.
- You can serve this dish with a side of vegetables and a dipping sauce.
You can watch this video recipe to know how to cook cabbage for corned beef.