Corned Beef and Cabbage

Alrighty, it's that time of year - time for something good and Irish! I never had this before (my father hated it and would never let my mother cook it) until my father-in-law Jack made this for me years ago. I can't say enough how much I love cooked cabbage, seared cabbage, steamed cabbage. This will stink up the whole house, it's so very caggabe-y. Pull out the crock pot and get to work. It's ready when you walk in the door. And, yes, you'll smell the cabbage long before you even get near the house!

Corned Beef and Cabbage
1 brisket corned beef, fat cut off and cubed
1 &1/2 heads of cabbage (more or less, depending on what fits), cut into big wedges
1 can kidney beans, drained
3 potatoes, peeled and cut in half (again, whatever fits)
2 c. water
1 tablespoon peppercorns, optional
Salt

Drain and rinse the corned beef, then cut into cubes. Put it into the bottom of the crock pot. Arrange the potatoes on and around the meat. Pour beans around. Put cabbage wedges on top. Pour water around the edges. Srinkle peppercorns and about a tablespoon of salt evenly over the cabbage. Put lid on and set to low for about 6-8 hours.

Notes:
* Be careful you don't put too much water in, because then the potatoes will get mushy. If you like more soup with it, then just make sure the potatoes aren't sitting in the water. You could fill that space with cabbage.
* I'm still smelling it today, so light lots of candles when you get home to help dissipate the smell. Unless you like to wake up to last night's dinner...