On Thu 23 Mar 2006 03:58:53p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it jmcquown?

> 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.

Also agreed, but I toss the little packet and add a tablespoon or so of
pickling spice. The beer is a good addition.

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Wayne Boatwright o¿o
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