 Celebrate St Patrick's Day CORNED BEEF Ingredients: 3 LB SILVERSIDE CORNED BEEF 1 Carrot chopped 2 Celery sticks chopped 2 Leeks chopped 1 tsp Peppercorns Knob of Butter Preparation: Place the joint of Corned Beef in a large saucepan. Add the chopped vegetables & peppercorns. Add enough water to cover the joint. Bring to the boil, then simmer for approx. 40 mins per LB (approx 2 hrs for a 3 lb piece) or until the meat is tender. Leave in the liquid until ready to serve. Tip: You could add 250ml Dry Cider to the water to boil the meat in.  TRADITIONAL BACON & CABBAGE
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COLCANNON Ingredients: 1 lb Cabbage finely chopped or Kale 2 lb Potatoes peeled and cut 1 Cup Milk 2 leeks chopped Salt & Pepper Some grated Nutmeg Butter Preparation: Cook cabbage (or substitute with Kale) in salted water until tender and drain. Cook potatoes in water, drain and mash. Cook the chopped leeks in milk until tender. Add the mashed potatoes to the leek & milk. Season with some salt and pepper. Grate in some nutmeg. Add the cabbage (or kale) along with some butter. Mix to combine. Serve hot in a big bowl with a serving spoon with an extra knob of butter on top! Beef & Guinness Stew - view recipe Lamb Shanks - view recipe |