Corned Beef in Beer (Crock Pot)

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)

Directions

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