The first time a cook makes any recipe is always the most time consuming. Tip: cook the corned beef until it is tender, let it cool off in the broth then remove it to a platter. When it is cool, slice it into servings and cover it with wrap. Next, put your potatoes into the broth (and carrots if you want an extra veggie) and simmer until they are almost done. After that, lay thick slices of cabbage on top of the veggies and then lay the sliced CB on top of the cabbage. Lid back on, return broth to a boil and steam until cabbage is the degree of tenderness you like. That keeps the overcooked/undercooked veggies from happening.
Congratulations on your first traditional St. Patrick's Day feast! I bet you were very popular at your house! 
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