10small whole red potatoes (or 6-7 large) — quartered
1large head cabbage, cut into small wedges
8carrots, peeled and sliced into 3-inch pieces (if organic, don't peel)
1tbspcoriander
2tbsp peppercorns
1tspcrushed red pepper
1tsp fennel
1tspallspice
1/2cupbutter
Instructions
Toast spices in a hot cast-iron skillet for 2 - 3 minutes.
Pour into a spice mill or a Ninja blender and pulse a few times. Place 1 tsp of mix back in skillet.
Place brisket with spices that came with it and spices from blender in a large pot and cover with about 1” - 2” of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 2 1/2 - 3 hours.
Add potatoes and carrots and cook until vegetables are almost tender. Add cabbage and cook for 15 minutes. Remove meat and let rest for 15 minutes. (If your pot is not big enough, you can remove meat before boiling veggies)
Slice meat across grain and place in a serving dish with sides. Spoon the vegetables around the meat.
Melt 1/2 Cup butter in skillet with spices. Pour over veggies. Garnish with a “little green” parsley
Notes
I have prepared this a day ahead for a St Patrick’s Day dinner party and it reheats nicely.