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new england boiled dinner hash

Recipe by
Tina Johnson
Boston, MA

Growing up we called this red flannel hash because our classic New England boiled dinner had the following: Corned Beef (red not grey) turnip carrots onions cabbage potatoes a stalk or two of celery beets (red flannel... beets make everything red!) My Sweety is not a fan of beets and turnip I don't often add because I cook for two and everything else is plenty enough. So this is why I changed the name. Best served with eggs and toast for Supper or Breakfast.

prep time 15 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For new england boiled dinner hash

  • 1
    left over new england boiled dinner
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter more or less if needed
  • eggs - optional
  • toast - optional

How To Make new england boiled dinner hash

  • 1
    You need leftover New England Boiled Dinner AKA Corned Beef and Cabbage. You can also use a New England Boiled Dinner made with smoked shoulder not corned beef. New England Boiled Dinner: Corned Beef (red not grey)OR A Smoked Shoulder turnip carrots onions cabbage potatoes a stalk or two of celery beets (red flannel... beets make everything red!)
  • 2
    Put everything except the corned beef on/in something you can chop on/in and not damage like a large cutting board or large square baking pan. You may need to do this in batches depending on the amount you have.... Way back when Gram & Mom had an old Spam can with the sharp edge (from when you opened the can) kicking around in the draw for this task. Because of this can they were able to use a bowl. I use the big cutting board with my dough scraper to cut the veggies. I then have to chop my corned beef on a cutting board with a knife. Make it chunky I do or fine your choice.
  • 3
    If you leave some fat on the corned beef you really don't need much if any butter to fry it. Fry the hash on medium (may need to turn down as you go)in a non-stick or other type fry pan till done to your liking. I cook mine until still moist but extra moisture has evaporated and hash in somewhat browned.
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