traditional corned beef

Ingredients For traditional corned beef

• CORNED BEEF
• 2-3 lb

  corned beef
• 2 Tbsp

  vinegar
• 1 Tbsp

  brown sugar
• 1

  bouquet garni (parsley stalks, thyme & bay leaves all fresh if possible, tie with un-waxed kitchen string & wrap with muslin (cheese cloth) you can also add a few black pepper corn if desired, i also add 3-4 whole cloves)s
• 4

  potatoes, halved
• 1

  turnips, cut to 2-3in pieces
• 4 md

  carrots, cut into 2-3in pieces
• 1

  cabbage 1/4
• 4

  onions, peeled but left whole
• SAUCE
• 1 oz

  butter
• 1

  onion, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp

  all purpose flour
• 2 tsp

  dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 c

  milk, whole
• 1/2 c

  heavy cream
• 1/4 c

  parsley, chopped fresh
• seasonings to taste