Best Traditional Ham Cabbage Recipes

traditional Irish Ham and Cabbage Dinner image

Provided by Kitty

Categories Pork

Time 1h25m

Yield 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -5 lbs smoked ham
1 large onion
6 carrots, peeled and sliced
8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 head cabbage, cut into quarters

Steps:

Place thyme, parsley, and onion in a cheese cloth for easy removal after cooking.
Put ham into a large pot and cover with cold water.
Add all other ingredients except cabbage and bring to a boil.
Turn to simmer and cook until veggies are tender.
Remove the herb bag.
Add cabbage, simmer for 20 minutes.
or until cabbage is cooked.
Remove ham and cut in to pieces.
Place on the center of a large platter.
Strain the cabbage and season it with pepper.
Surround the ham with the cabbage, carrots, and potatoes.
EAT!

TRADITIONAL HAM & CABBAGE image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories Pork

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large cabbage head
4-5 lb boneless smoked ham
8 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
6 medium carrots, cubed
1 c chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp salt
water

Steps:

1. Put all ingredients into a large, uncovered Dutch oven or soup pot with enough water to cover halfway. Turn heat to medium high and bring to a boil.
2. Turn the heat down to low, cover, and simmer for at least two hours.