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Granny's Corn Beef and Cabbage

6 lb. Corned Beef Brisket
8 med. potatoes, peeled
8 med. carrots, peeled
8 sm. onions, peeled
8 med. parsnips, peeled
1 turnip, peeled & sliced
1 cabbage, cut into 8 wedges

Place corned beef in large pan with tight fitting cover. Add enough water to cover meat. Cover pan. On high heat bring to a boil then turn to simmer and cook 1 1/2 hours, pour off water. Add fresh water, enough to cover meat and cook 30 to 40 minutes per pound, until fork tender. Add 1/2 hour before meat is cooked, add potatoes and onions and turnips. About 20 minutes before add carrots and cabbage.

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