Ingredients for Grammie Bea's New England Boiled Dinner
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How to Make Grammie Bea's New England Boiled Dinner
- Place the smoked ham shoulder in a large stockpot or Dutch oven. Add enough water to completely submerge the ham.
- Add the whole onion, carrots (peeled and roughly chopped), and celery (roughly chopped) to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 4 hours for an 8lb ham, or 5 hours for a 10lb ham. (Adjust cooking time based on ham size and desired tenderness).
- Remove the ham from the pot and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Set the cooking liquid aside.
- While the ham rests, prepare your remaining vegetables: peel and chop the potatoes, turnips, and beets into roughly 1-inch pieces.
- If desired, add the prepared potatoes, turnips, and beets to the reserved cooking liquid. Simmer until vegetables reach your preferred level of tenderness (approximately 15-25 minutes).
- Alternatively, you can prepare the vegetables separately. Simply steam or boil them to your liking.
- Once the ham is rested, slice it and serve alongside the cooked vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
330 g
Sugar
43g
Fat
88g
Carbs
28g
