Corned Beef & Cabbage

3 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet 10 small red potatoes 5 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces 1 large head cabbage, cut into small wedges[...]

1 pound kosher salt 2 gallons water, divided 8 pounds beef brisket 6 bay leaves 8 black peppercorns 1 onion, chopped 1 medium head cabbage, quartered 1 pound[...]