My Mother's side is Irish and I have been eating New England boiled dinner (corned beef and cabbage) for as long as I have been able to chew. I rinse mine well and bring to a boil then simmer with the spice packet, a couple garlic cloves, a couple medium yellow onions peeled and quartered through the root end so they stay together and 2-3 stalks of celery cut in half. Skim off foam as needed. Follow the directions on the pkg for cook times they typically hold true. About an hour before its done add in a rutabaga cut in 8ths. At 45 min add 3 - 4 carrots cut in half. At 30 min add in a few potatoes quartered. When the beef is done pull it out and tent with foil to rest. Check veggies for doneness and leave in pot or remove and keep warm as needed. Add a cabbage that has been cut into six wedges and cored. Bring back to a boil then simmer for about 5-10 minutes till tender. Serve with mustard, soda bread and of course dry stout. Chop and mix together all leftovers for Irish Hash. Makes a great breakfast with a fried egg on top.