new england boiled dinner

Name: New England Boiled Dinner
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 - ham shank; 4-6 large sweet potatoes cut into 4 inch chunks (they cook the fastest and so make them larger ); 4 - onions cut into half around middle; 4-6 large white potatoes cut into 3 inch slices or large chunks; 2-4 - rutabaga cut into 2-3 inch chunks; 1 large cabbage head or two smaller; 1 package(s) baby carrots (the larger size pk); 2-3 - bay leaves; 4-6 - garlic or two tablespoons diced from jar; 8-12 - chicken bouillon cubes (i use 12); 1 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning or a well rounded teaspoon

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Stormy Stewart

Mio, MI

Updated on Feb 20, 2014

I know traditionally it is done with corned beef but I prefer it this way. It is the last remaining thing I have a an ex who has passed on. Although he was a bit crazy he was a great cook. Here's to you Scotchy (Scott) your legacy lives on.

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the finished dish as it comes from the oven

prep time 30 Min

cook time 3 Hr 30 Min

method Bake

yield way to many (party size or family reunion)

Ingredients

1 - ham shank
4-6 large sweet potatoes cut into 4 inch chunks (they cook the fastest and so make them larger )
4 - onions cut into half around middle
4-6 large white potatoes cut into 3 inch slices or large chunks
2-4 - rutabaga cut into 2-3 inch chunks
1 large cabbage head or two smaller
1 package baby carrots (the larger size pk)
2-3 - bay leaves
4-6 - garlic or two tablespoons diced from jar
8-12 - chicken bouillon cubes (i use 12)
1 tablespoon italian seasoning or a well rounded teaspoon

How To Make new england boiled dinner

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Step 2

Put all in a turkey roaster and fill with enough water to cover the veggies
Step 3

Cook 3 1/2 hours or until the veggies are soft.
Step 4

serve in a lipped plate with a little liquid.
Step 5

To make the remainder soup Veggie Ham soup Simply chop the leftover ham into bite sized pieces and mash the veggies slightly in the liquid. Makes a lot and freezes well. For split pea soup Using the liquid only (reserve the rest) cook split peas in liquid until soft then add the ham cut into bite sized pieces and put in the veggies and mash with a potato masher until a size you like and reheat and serve
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