Recipe: Microwave Corned Beef and Cabbage

MICROWAVE CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE

1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb) corned beef brisket with seasonings
1 1/2 cups water
1 garlic clove
4 whole black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon mustard seed
2 medium onions, quartered
3 carrots, sliced
3 potatoes, quartered
1 cabbage, cut into 8 wedges

Place brisket fat side up in 3 quart glass casserole; add 1 1/2 cups water. Sprinkle seasonings over meat. Cover with glass lid or plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes or until boiling.

Turn meat over. Microwave on LOW for about 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender, turning meat every 30 minutes.

Turn meat over; add remaining ingredients; recover. Microwave on HIGH for 30 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender, rearranging vegetables halfway through cooking time. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.

NOTE: Times may vary depending on wattage of microwave.

Makes about 6 servings
Adapted from source: G Thurman, 1990's