Ingredients:

4 to 5 pound corned beef brisket with seasoning packet
3 quarts water
2 onions (halved and stuck with 2 cloves each)
6 carrots (peeled and halved)
1 large head cabbage (cut into 8 wedges)
2 bay leaves
3 sprigs fresh parsley
12 peppercorns (crushed)
12 coriander seed
1-inch cinnamon stick

Directions:

Place corned beef and seasoning packet in large heavy pot; add water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour. Add onions and carrots. Bring back to a boil and skim off fat. Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer approximately 2 to 4 hours until beef is tender. When brisket pierces easily, it is ready. Drain the water, place brisket on a platter and let stand about 10 minutes. Slice diagonally across the grain and serve with cabbage, carrots and onion.