Summary: The probability of an event is the measure of the chance that the event will occur as a result of an experiment. The probability of an event A is the number of ways event A can occur divided by the total number of possible outcomes.
1 Place corned beef in large pot or Dutch oven and cover with water. Add the spice packet that came with the corned beef. Cover pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer approximately 50 minutes per pound or until tender.  Add whole potatoes and carrots, and cook until the vegetables are almost tender.
1 For a 3 to 5-pound corned beef brisket, cook for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. 2  STOVE: Place brisket fat-side up in a large pot and cover it with water. 3  Bring the water to a boil; then reduce the heat and simmer, allowing about 1 hour per pound.4  Vegetables may be added during the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking.fter cooking, corned beef may be refrigerated for about 3 to 4 days and frozen for about 2 to 3 months for best quality. Preparation. Corned beef is made from one of several less tender cuts of beef like the brisket, rump or round. Therefore, it requires long, moist cooking.