Recipe: Old New England Boiled Dinner (using corned beef)

OLD NEW ENGLAND BOILED DINNER

"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 (or rutabagas)
6 onions
6 potatoes
1 head cabbage

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!!!!

Prep Time 4 hrs, mostly cooking time
Servings: 6
Source: Jo Anne Merrill