Corned Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients:

• 1 corned beef brisket with spice packet (1 pound)
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 small head cabbage
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces

Directions:

1. Place brisket and contents of spice packet in a large saucepan.Add onion, water and apple juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat;cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.
2. Transfer brisket to an 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish coated withcooking spray; reserve cooking liquid. Combine the brown sugar,orange peel, mustard and cloves; rub over meat. Bake, uncovered, at350° for 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, cut cabbage into four wedges, leaving a portion ofthe core attached to each wedge. Add cabbage and carrots to cookingliquid. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20minutes or until tender. Thinly slice corned beef; serve withvegetables. Yield: 2 servings.

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