Old New England Boiled Dinner
Prep Time 4 hrs, mostly cooking time
Servings: 6

This is one of our favorite dinners, whether for St. Patrick's Day or any time of the year, especially winter!

3 pounds corned beef brisket
6 carrots
2 turnips* see note
6 onions
6 potatoes
1 cabbage head

* Substitute rutabagas for turnips if desired.

Cut meat into serving sized pieces, cover with water and bring to a boil.
Lower heat and simmer for 3-1/2 hours approximately.
Remove meat and keep warm.

Scrub the vegetables and cut into quarters or cubes. Cut the cabbage into 6 wedges.

Bring the broth to a boil; add carrots, turnips, onions and potatoes.
Cook for 15 minutes.
Add cabbage and cook for 15-20 minutes longer.

Arrange meat on serving platter and place vegetables around the meat in an attractive pattern. Sprinkle all with fresh ground black pepper.

ENJOY!!!!