A 5- to 6-pound flat-cut corned beef brisket 1 medium to large head cabbage, plus another head, stem left in, cut into six to eight wedges 6 medium-large potatoes, peels on, scrubbed and halved 12 ...

We used green cabbage for our steaks. One medium-sized head was perfect for six servings. When selecting cabbage, choose a head that is heavy for its size with firmly packed, fresh crisp leaves.