Christmas New England Boiled Dinner Recipe

                                             Christmas New England Boiled Dinner Recipe

Christmas New England Boiled Dinner Recipe Ingredients



1 (3- to 4-pound) lean beef brisket or corned beef
8 medium-sized onions, peeled
1 small head cabbage, cut into wedges
8 large carrots, cut into chunks
2 white turnips, cut into 1/2-inch slices
8 medium-sized potatoes, quartered
8 whole beets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Melted butter (optional)
Freshly grated horseradish (optional)


Christmas New England Boiled Dinner Recipe Cooking Tips

Place meat in a deep heavy pot. Add water to cover. Simmer 3 to 4 hours or until meat is
fork-tender. Add whole onions, cabbage, carrots, turnips and potatoes. Simmer 20 to 30
minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Meanwhile, place beets in a separate pot.
Add water to cover. Simmer until tender. Peel cooked beets. To serve, slice beef and
arrange vegetables around it on a large platter. In the classic arrangement, carrots and
turnips are at opposite ends. Cabbage wedges and beets are on opposite sides of platter
from potatoes and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Pour melted butter over
vegetables, if desired. Serve with Northern Johnnycake or Corn Bread, page 142, Beaten
Biscuits, page 139, or white rolls. Freshly grated horseradish can be passed at the table.
Apple Pie, page 188, completes the menu. Makes 4 servings with enough leftovers for
Red Flannel Hash, opposite.
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