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new england boiled dinner

CarolAJ avatar
Recipe by
Carol Junkins
@CarolAJ
Hanson, MA

Recipe taken from "Food That Mad New England Famous" from 1946 ~ recipe submitted by Mrs. Roselle B. Smith, N. Brookfield, She writes: My grandparents were typical New Englanders. Being very thrifty people, they raised their own veggies and preserved their meats. a N.E. boiled dinner was economical and all veggies & corned beef ready to prepare. I am told when I could just stand and reach the table grandma called grandpa to dinner and they spied me reaching for a carrot. I still have the platter she used.

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Steam

Ingredients For new england boiled dinner

  • 4 lb
    of lean corned beef
  • 1 md
    cabbage
  • 2 lb
    yellow turnips
  • 2 lb
    carrots
  • 2 lb
    parsnips
  • 2 lb
    potatoes
  • 2 bunch
    beets

How To Make new england boiled dinner

  • 1
    I cook the corned beef until three fourths done, then add carrots, cabbage and turnips.
  • 2
    When nearly cooked I add potatoes and parsnips. I cook beets separately about 2 hours. I plan to have everything cooked at the same time.
  • 3
    I serve on a large platter, meat in the center and vegetables arranged around it. It usually takes about 3 hours. It's attractive to look at and very appetizing and filling. For a tender corned beef SIMMER gently ~~AND DO NOT BOIL !!!
  • 4
    NEW ENGLAND HASH: The next day I usually grind up all the vegetables and meat and make a regular New England hash. I add and egg and stir it well, then fry or bake' Apple sauce is a tasty side dish with it.
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