On Feb 16, 9:47*am, (Judy Haffner) wrote:
> With St. Patrick's Day a month away now, I've been thinking of corned
> beef, and starting to really get hungry for it! Is it something you
> traditionally fix for St. Pat's Day? We always do, and other times of
> the year, as well.
>
> When you prepare it at home, how do you prefer fixing it? My mother use
> to bring it to a boil on top of the stove, drain the water, and then
> transfer it to a big roasting pan with the veggies and bake it, as
> that's the way my dad liked it. I've made it in the crock pot before and
> it would always turn out nice, but hubby likes to fix it for us and he
> does it on top of the stove. The meat is always so nice and tender, and
> he puts onions, cabbage, small white, or red potatoes and carrots in
> with it. I love the flavor of the veggies cooked in with the beef.
> Mmmmmm can't wait!!!! )
>
> Judy

I usually boil it, and then finish in the oven to cook off some of the
fat. This was a method recommended by Sheldon, I believe, and really
like the results.