I grew up eating this boiled ham dinner on Sundays when I visited my Irish granny. One thing that makes this recipe special is that it calls for a smoked ham or smoked pork shoulder instead of corned beef. A yummy smell will fill your kitchen as this cooks!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds smoked boneless ham or smoked pork shoulder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 potatoes , peeled
- 1 large head cabbage , quartered
- 2 large onions , quartered
- 0.5 pounds carrots , cut in half
- 1 pound fresh green beans , trimmed
Instructions
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Place smoked ham or pork shoulder into a large pot and add enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes.
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Add potatoes, cabbage, onions, and carrots to the pot and continue to simmer. Tie green beans into a bundle with kitchen string. Add to the pot, re-cover, and cook until carrots and potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
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Transfer pork to a serving dish and arrange vegetables all around. Let pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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