sarah bennett wrote:
> ~patches~ wrote:
>> I put the corned beef on according to the IMO vague instructions.
>> Cover with cold water, bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook
>> until fork tender. Do I need to cover the pot? Is that foam
>> supposed to be skimmed off or just left? Do I need to stir at all?
>
> I simmer it, partially covered, and skim after the first half hour or
> so. 3 hours should do you good.

Agreed. And patches, did you use the little peppercorn/crumbled bay leaf
packet that came with it? I usually add a couple more bay leaves and can of
beer to the cooking water.

Jill