Happy St. Patrick's Day! To celebrate the occasion, I am posting a tasty recipe and some Irish blessings that you might find uplifting. The recipe is for Corned Beef and Cabbage. I can't remember when the last time was that I actually prepared Corned Beef and Cabbage. Just typing in the ingredients was pretty inspiring though. I wonder how far back in the cupboard I've buried that Dutch Oven!
Corned Beef and Cabbage
3 pounds corned beef brisket with spice pack
10 small red potatoes
5 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large head cabbage, cut into small wedges
Place the corned beef brisket into a large pot or Dutch Oven and cover with water. Add the spice packet that came with the corned beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Simmer approximately 50 minutes per pound or until tender. Add in whole potatoes and carrots, and cook until the vegetables are nearly tender. Add the cabbage and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove meat and let rest for another 15 minutes. Place vegetables in a bowl and cover. Add as much of the cooking liquid as you have reserved in the large pot or Dutch Oven as desired. To serve, slice meat across the grain.
Irish Blessings to Brighten Your Day
May you live as long as you want,
and never want as long as you live.
Always remember to forget
The troubles that passed away.
But never forget to remember
the blessings that come each day.
May the saddest day of your future be no worse
than the happiest day of your past.
May the Lord keep you in His hand
And never close His fist too tight.
May your neighbors respect you,
Trouble neglect you,
The angels protect you,
and heaven accept you.
May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light
May good luck pursue you each morning and night.
May you have warm words on a cold evening,
A full moon on a dark night,
And the road downhill all the way to your door.
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