CLASSIC IRISH BOILED DINNER

Classic Irish Boiled Dinner image

I grew up eating this boiled dinner on Sundays When I visited my Irish Granny. One of the things that makes this recipe special is that instead of corned beef, it calls for Smoked Shoulder. Oh What A yummy smell will fill your kitchen as this cooks!

Provided by KMOMMYZ

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Irish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 pounds smoked pork shoulder
salt and pepper to taste
2 large onions, quartered
6 potatoes, peeled
8 ounces carrots, cut in half
1 large head cabbage, quartered
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

Steps:

Place the smoked pork into a large pot and fill with 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.
Add the carrots, potato, cabbage and onions; cover and continue to simmer. Use kitchen string to tie the green beans into a bundle. Add them to the pot, cover and continue to cook until the carrots and potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
To serve, remove pork to a serving dish. Arrange vegetables around it. Allow the pork to rest about 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63.5 g, Cholesterol 129.7 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 14.4 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 2714.6 mg, Sugar 13.8 g