irish (armenian) boiled dinner

Reading, MA
Updated on Mar 17, 2013

This is a slight variation of the traditional boiled dinner. It is full of flavor without overpowering the subtle deliciousness of the corned beef, cabbage, or root vegetable. I feel that it enhances and brings out the natural richness of the ingredients as only a home cooked meal can. Enjoy it!

prep time
cook time 8 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 23 SEASONING SALUTE:
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon aleppo pepper or cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon basil, dried
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram, dried
  • 1 teaspoon bay leaves, dried
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
  • 1 teaspoon sage, dried
  • 1 teaspoon taragon, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon mint, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, dried
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons mustard seed
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
  • 1 teaspoon sun dried tomatoes, finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon citric acid
  • 1/2 teaspoon sumac, dried
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar, lightly packed
  • - note: mix all ingredients together and set aside. can also be used as poultry or pork seasoning
  • CORNED BEEF:
  • 3 pounds corned beef brisket
  • 1 pound carrot - cut into 3 inch pieces (no baby carrots)
  • 1/2 pound parsnips (optional)
  • 1 medium turnip, peeled, sliced into 3/4 inch thickness
  • 2 large onion, quartered
  • 1 small green cabbage, cored roughly chopped
  • 2 cups apple juice (sweetened or unsweetened)
  • 1 bottle medium bodied beer (optional)
  • 1 ounce (1 shot) of irish whiskey
  • 2 cups water, as needed
  • POTATOES:
  • 1 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/2 stick salted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, copped or crushed
  • 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • - salt and pepper

How To Make irish (armenian) boiled dinner

  • Step 1
    2 days ahead - take meat out of package and place in cold water to de-brine. Change water every 4-6 hours. Can be kept in fridge or on counter (trust me!)
  • Step 2
    Clean, wash and cut your carrots, parsnips, turnip, onions, and cabbage. (I leave the skins on the carrots and parsnips)
  • Step 3
    Arrange carrots, parsnips, turnip, and onions on the bottom and around the edges of your cooking instrument in as much of a single layer as possible.
  • Step 4
    Place the corned beef on top of them.
  • Step 5
    Arrange the chopped cabbage around (and in between - if you have more than one piece of meat) the corned beef. DO NOT CUT THE CORNED BEEF INTO SMALLER PIECES.
  • Step 6
    Sprinkle as much of or as little of the 23 seasoning salute over the combined ingredients. A nice coating is sufficient. Leave some seasoning for after liquid is added.
  • Step 7
    Pour Apple juice over the spices ensuring that they are dissolved and included in with the liquid.
  • Step 8
    Pour in the beer and whiskey now if you choose to use them, then add the water until the liquid level reaches to about 3/4 - 5/8 of the way up.
  • Step 9
    Sprinkle on some more seasoning just to lightly cover the surface of the meat and veggies.
  • all put together and ready to go into the oven for cooking
    Step 10
    If using a roasting pan - tightly cover with tin foil and place into oven for 6-8 hours at 220-235 degrees F, until beef is tender.
  • Step 11
    If using slow cooker - place lid tightly and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until beef is tender
  • Step 12
    If using a pressure cooker - place lid on tightly, and cook on medium flame until max pressure is reached, then reduce flame to low and cook for 2-3 hours.
  • Step 13
    You can use the remaining stock for an awesome soup base or freeze it in ice cube trays and use as much or as little as you need for a skillet dinner or to simmer something. Adds amazing flavor to any dish.
  • Step 14
    Add the butter, garlic, parsley, and salt and pepper - to taste. Gently combine so that all the potatoes are evenly coated
  • Step 15
    Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with corned beef and vegetables

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Category: Beef
Category: Vegetables
Category: Potatoes
Keyword: #Carrot
Keyword: #Irish
Keyword: #and
Keyword: #cabbage
Keyword: #dinner
Keyword: #corned
Keyword: #turnip
Keyword: #boiled
Keyword: #seasoning
Keyword: #parsnip
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: Irish
Method: Stove Top

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