NEW ENGLAND BOILED DINNER Recipe

New England boiled dinner is best served as a Sunday special meal. It is a main dish which never fails to impress.

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time4 Hr 50 Min
Ready In4 Hr 55 MinServings8
CuisineEuropeanCourseMain Dish
MethodSimmeredSpecialityPart of Menu
Main IngredientPotatoInterest GroupParty

Ingredients

 
Corned-beef brisket - 4 to 5 pounds
 
Garlic - 1 clove
 
Whole cloves - 2
 
Whole black peppercorns - 10
 
Bay leaves - 2
 
Medium carrots - 8, pared
 
Medium potatoes - 8, pared
 
Medium yellow onions - 8, peeled
 
Medium head cabbage - 1, cut in 8 wedges
 
Butter or margarine - 2 tablespoons
 
Chopped parsley
 
Cold water – as needed

Directions

MAKING
1. Wipe corned beef with damp paper towels.
2. In a large kettle, take cold water.
3. Add garlic, cloves, black peppercorns and bay leaves.
4. Bring it to a boil. Reduce flame. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Skim surface. Cover and simmer for 3 to 4 hours or until meat is fork-tender.
6. Add carrots, potatoes and onions during the last 25 minutes.
7. Add cabbage during the last 20 minutes.
8. Cook till the vegetables are tender.


SERVING
9. To serve new England boiled dinner, slice corned beef thinly across the grain.
10. Arrange it on one side of the serving platter.
11. Place cabbage wedges beside meat.
12. Brush potatoes with butter and place it in the serving dish. Sprinkle parsley over it.
13. Arrange carrots and onions in another dish. Pass Mustard Sauce.

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