Combine water, salt, sugar, mustard, spices, and 3 cloves minced garlic in an 8-quart nonreactive stock pot.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
When liquids have cooled, trim the corned beef of excess fat and put into the liquid.
You may need to transfer the liquids and corned beef to a larger container or bowl, just make sure it is nonreactive.
If necessary, add more cold water to cover the beef.
Using a heavy pottery bowl or a few small bowls, weigh the corned beef down so it will stay submerged in the water.
Cover the pan and refrigerate for 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator.
Take out once a day to stir lightly, and turn the beef as needed.
On the 6th or 7th day, remove the beef from the brine and rinse well with cold water.
Place in a large (8-quart or larger) pot.
Cover with cold water and add the celery, onions, and 2 cloves minced garlic.
Bring to a boil; skim off any scum which develops on the surface.
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
Uncover the pot and add the potatoes, carrots, rutabaga or turnip, and cabbage.
An 8-quart pot should be large enough, but if you don't have room for all of the vegetables, bring another pot of water to a boil and add a 1 tablespoon of salt; add the cabbage or other vegetables which wouldn't fit.
Cover the large pot and cook until meat and vegetables are tender, about 1 hour longer.
If cooking some vegetables in another pot, cook just until tender and keep warm.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	408.87 Kcal (1712 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.73g	13%
Cholesterol	30.62mg	10%
Sodium	5610.42mg	234%
Potassium	1490.53mg	32%
Total Carbs	70.91g	24%
Sugars	35.87g	143%
Dietary Fiber	10.26g	41%
Protein	14.63g	29%
Vitamin C	90.3mg	150%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	157.9mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	50.09 Kcal (210 kJ)
Calories from fat	9.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.07g	13%
Cholesterol	3.75mg	10%
Sodium	687.39mg	234%
Potassium	182.62mg	32%
Total Carbs	8.69g	24%
Sugars	4.39g	143%
Dietary Fiber	1.26g	41%
Protein	1.79g	29%
Vitamin C	11.1mg	150%
Iron	0.4mg	17%
Calcium	19.3mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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