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            Good Corned  Beef
                                                                        
 
 
 
 

1. Cook corned beef in large pot that is 1/2 water &
   1/2 ginger ale
   ALSO put the following goodies into the pot:

   6 peppercorns
   1 large sliced onion
   4 whole cloves
   1 celery stalk
   1 cut up apple (Granny Smith is fine)

  Bring to boil & simmer until meat is tender (3 1/2 to 4lb corned beef takes 3-3 1/2 hours) If liquid boils away, add more ginger ale. When meat is tender, remove, glaze and bake as below. Save a cup or two of the meat water, refill pot & cook a quartered up cabbag until tender.

2.  GLAZE:
      1/3 cup brown sugar
      1 TBL dry mustard
      1 tsp. horseradish
      1/3 cup catsup
      3 TBL white vinegar
      2 TBL softened butter
    Combine all this stuff in a saucepan, stir until blended & bubbly. Brush or spoon onto the cooked corned beef. Bake 350 degrees for about 5-10 minutes, basting several times to keep moist. Serve with cooked cabbage & bread.