Classic Irish Boiled Dinner

St. Patrick's Day - Holidays and Events

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!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Classic Irish Boiled Dinner

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

Irish Eggs

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Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Nutritional Information

Classic Irish Boiled Dinner

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 753.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 38.4g 77%

Carbohydrates: 63.5g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 14.4g 57%

Sugars: 13.8g

Fat: 40.6g 63%

Saturated Fat: 14.2g 71%

Cholesterol: 129.7mg 43%

Vitamin A Iu: 6968.1IU 139%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.2mg 94%

Vitamin B6: 1.4mg 86%

Vitamin C: 136.3mg 227%

Folate: 168.1mcg 42%

Calcium: 193mg 19%

Iron: 7mg 39%

Magnesium: 146.7mg 52%

Potassium: 2092.8mg 59%

Sodium: 2714.6mg 109%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 41%

Calories From Fat: 365.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.