Classic Irish American Boiled Dinner (aka Corned Beef and Cabbage, plus)

INGREDIENTS

• 6 large white potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 1/2 inch chunks
• 1 corned beef brisket (up to 4 lbs), with excess fat trimmed
• 2 large yellow onions, quartered then cut into eighths
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 large head green cabbage, core removed and quartered (you can halve the quarters into eighths if you wish)
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• yellow mustard (optional, as condiment)
• 32 ounces chicken stock or broth
• 5-6 large carrots, peeled and chopped into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 3/4 cups dry white wine; I use Chardonnay
• 1 large rutabaga (also known as yellow turnip) peeled and chopped into 1 1/2 inch chunks