Corned Beef without back

Saint Patrick's Day is right around the corner and with the chilly weather I figured it was the perfect time to make a nice big pot of corned beef and cabbage[...]

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 small cabbage shredded * 1 small onion chopped 1 medium apples, tart peeled, chopped 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon[...]

5 pounds beef brisket 4 quarts water * 2 cups coarse salt 2 cups brown sugar * 1 tablespoon juniper berries * 2 teaspoons allspice berries 2 each bay leaves *[...]