Corned Beef with vinegar

4 cups hot water 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1 large onion , cut into quarters 3 lbs corned beef brisket[...]

5 pounds corned beef 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 8 cups cabbage sliced 1 medium sweet red bell pepper 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1/2[...]

3 -4 lbs corned beef 1 tablespoon vinegar 6 tablespoons brown sugar , divided 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice (optional) 1 orange , sliced 1 whole clove 1/2[...]