Corned Beef Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours Serving Size: piece Ingredients - pound corned beef brisket - 1 bay leaf - 3 cloves garlic - 4 whole cloves - 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns - 1 onion, peeled and quartered    This corned beef recipe is one in which the corned beef brisket and only a few other ingredients, used as seasonings, are simmered for several hours in a pot of water, resulting in a fork-tender and flavorful href="http://www.recipetips.com/recipe-cards/t--2978/slow-cooker-corned-beef-and-cabbage.asp">slow-cooked corned beef dish.   Directions Put the corned beef in a large, heavy pot and cover with water. Add all the rest of the ingredients.	1

	Bring water to a boil, skimming off any foam that forms on the surface. Lower heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 2 1/2 - 3 hours or until meat is fork tender. Drain liquids off. If you like, place meat in a 300 degree oven for 10-15 minutes to dry off the outside of the brisket. Serve warm or cold. Slice meat across the grain.	2