Classic Irish Boiled Dinner

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!


Cuisine · European · UK and Ireland · Irish


Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 55 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
Additional Time: 10 mins
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 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


Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. To serve, remove pork to a serving dish. Arrange vegetables around it. Allow the pork to rest about 10 minutes before slicing.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
753 Calories
41g Fat
64g Carbs
38g Protein


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