Go slow and savor the flavor... Make our crock-pot corned beef and save $2!

Ingredients:

• 3 -4 lbs corned beef brisket
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
• 6 carrots, peeled and quartered
• 1 bay leaf (or two small ones)
• 12 ounces beer
• 1 small cabbage, cut in wedges (optional)
• 2 tablespoons molasses

Directions:

1. Place potatoes, onions, carrots, and bay leaf in crock pot.
2. Trim excess fat from brisket; put meat on top of veggies.
3. Mix molasses with beer and pour over all.
4. Cover and cook on LOW heat setting 9-11 hours.
5. If desired, place cabbage wedges on top of meat allowing to steam for last 1-hour.
6. Slice brisket thinly across grain (let it cool 5- 10 minutes for easier slicing). Serve with vegetables.