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irish (armenian) boiled dinner

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Zepure Kurumlian
Reading, MA

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!

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

Ingredients For irish (armenian) boiled dinner

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

How To Make irish (armenian) boiled dinner

  • 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!)
  • 2
    Clean, wash and cut your carrots, parsnips, turnip, onions, and cabbage. (I leave the skins on the carrots and parsnips)
  • 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.
  • 4
    Place the corned beef on top of them.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 7
    Pour Apple juice over the spices ensuring that they are dissolved and included in with the liquid.
  • 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.
  • 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
    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.
  • 11
    If using slow cooker - place lid tightly and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until beef is tender
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 14
    Add the butter, garlic, parsley, and salt and pepper - to taste. Gently combine so that all the potatoes are evenly coated
  • 15
    Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with corned beef and vegetables
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