Corned Beef with clove

1 lb corned beef , chopped into small pieces 2 cups sauerkraut 1 cup sour cream 1 small onion , diced (optional) 2 garlic cloves , pressed 3 cups swiss cheese[...]

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 *[...]