Get ready to embark on a culinary journey into the heart of New England, where the iconic boiled dinner, featuring tender corned beef and hearty cabbage, takes center stage. This classic dish is a celebration of simple yet flavorful cooking, embodying the spirit of comfort food. Whether you're a cooking enthusiast looking to explore regional cuisine or a home cook seeking a hearty and satisfying meal, this article will guide you through the steps to create an unforgettable New England boiled dinner. From selecting the perfect cut of corned beef to mastering the cooking techniques, discover the secrets to crafting a meal that will warm your soul and leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
NEW ENGLAND BOILED DINNER
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories main-dish
Time 4h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot combine the meat, the spice bag and enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours. Add vegetables and salt and return to a simmer. Continue to simmer until fork-tender, 30 minutes to 1 hour longer.
- For the Horseradish Cream: In a small bowl combine sour cream and horseradish; season, to taste, with salt, pepper and hot sauce.
- To finish, remove corned beef to a carving board and slice against the grain. Transfer to a large, warmed, deep platter. Drain broth and reserve for soup, if desired. Arrange vegetables around meat and serve. Pass the horseradish cream for guests to help themselves.
IRISH BOILED DINNER (CORNED BEEF)
Mouth watering tender corned beef with corned beef flavored potatoes, cabbage, and carrots. This is my great grandmothers recipe from Ireland. This was served with both Irish soda bread and corn bread at our house.
Provided by Ann Hester
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Irish
Time 6h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse the beef brisket under cold water, and place in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the roast by 6 inches. Peel the onions, and place them in the pot with the roast. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 30 minutes at a rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium-low so that the water is at a gentle boil, cover, and cook for 3 1/2 hours.
- Remove the lid from the brisket. Remove onions, and cut into wedges. Return them to the pot. Add carrots to the pot, then place the cabbage over the roast. Place the potatoes on top of the cabbage. Place the lid back on the pot, and cook for another 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender. The potatoes should be immersed in the water by now, but if not, keep the lid on so they can steam.
- Remove the vegetables from the pot, and place in a separate serving bowl. Keep the corned beef in the pot until ready to slice and serve because it dries out quickly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 918.2 calories, Carbohydrate 106.6 g, Cholesterol 178.6 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 24.2 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 2247.6 mg, Sugar 25.3 g
NEW ENGLAND BOILED DINNER
I enjoy fixing this dish on chilly days. I also use this recipe on St. Patrick's Day since all the ingredients are appropriate for that traditional meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place brisket and enclosed seasoning packet in Dutch oven with enough water to cover. Simmer, covered, about 1 hour. Add bacon; simmer 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until beef is tender. , Remove brisket from Dutch oven and keep warm. Discard bacon; strain stock. Return stock to Dutch oven. Add carrots and turnips; simmer for 10 minutes Add potatoes and onions; simmer for 15 minutes more. Add cabbage, simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Return brisket to stock; heat through. Place meat on a large platter with vegetables around it.
Nutrition Facts :
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
As luck would have it, any day can be St. Patrick's Day when you cook up this classic one-pot dish. Surprising tidbit: Corned beef and cabbage originated in New York, not Ireland!
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Brisket Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In an 8-quart nonreactive container, stir together hot water, pickling salt, dry mustard, pickling spice, whole garlic cloves, and pepper; let cool. Add beef, and top with a plate to weigh it down and keep it submerged. Let soak in brining liquid for at least 3 days and up to 6 days in the refrigerator.
- Rinse brisket under cold water; place in a large pot with remaining crushed garlic cloves, celery, and onions. Add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, skimming scum from surface. Cover pot, and let cook for 2 hours.
- Uncover, adding potatoes, carrots, parsnips, turnips, and cabbage. Cover, and continue to cook until the meat and vegetables are tender, about 1 1/2 hours more.
NEW ENGLAND STYLE BOILED CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER
From the Boar's Head Classic Recipes book. I think the Boar's Head brand is a must for the corned beef, the quality surpasses any other you can buy. The recipe calls for a Boar's Head 1st Cut Corned Beef Brisket
Provided by Gillian Spence
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 3h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place corned beef in uncovered Dutch oven, with spices up.
- Cover with 2 inches of cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and allow to simmer slowly for 2 hours.
- Add vegetables and continue to simmer with lid on for 1 hour or until meat is fork tender and vegetables are done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 797.6, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 222.1, Sodium 2659.2, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 12.3, Protein 48.1
NEW ENGLAND BOILED DINNER (CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE)
Corned beef, cabbage, and other veggies--so good, not just on St. Patrick's Day. Really easy to do, the chopping is the most work, and while the corned beef simmers, you have plenty of time to take care of that. Adapted from It's All American Food, by David Rosengarten.
Provided by ciao4293
Categories Stew
Time 5h
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place corned beef in a large pot, cover with cold water.
- Bring to a simmer, simmer for 5 minutes, then remove and rinse meat, empty the water out of the pan.
- Place meat back in the pan along with the onion, garlic, the cloves, pickling spice and bay leaves.
- Cover with 12 cups cold water, or more to cover the meat.
- Bring back to a simmer, partially cover the pan, simmer for 3- 4 hours (adding more water as necessary to keep beef covered), until beef is tender, but not falling apart.
- Remove the beef from the pot, wrap in foil, and keep warm.
- Strain the cooking liquid, and add it back to the pot, discarding the onion and spices.
- Bring the liquid back to a simmer, and add the vegetables in this order-- (you should end up with all the veggies in the pot together) cabbage--give it about 4 minutes, then add turnips--give them about 5 minutes, then add carrots--give them about 3 minutes, and then add potatoes, simmering for about 10-15 more minutes.
- They should all be fork tender.
- David serves it this way--slice corned beef thinly against the grain, place in a shallow soup bowl with vegetables, and ladle about 1/2 cup stock over all, with mustard and/or horseradish on the side.
- We have it in dinner plates sliced, with our veggies on the side, and plenty of butter and salt and pepper on them.
- Also great with crusty bread, and maybe some mustard or horseradish on the side.
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
The secret to a hearty meal is to keep it simple. This corned beef recipe only has 4 ingredients, but by allowing the corned beef brisket to simmer for up to 3 hours and 30 minutes with onion, garlic and spices, you'll end up with a juicy, tender corned beef. Once it's done cooking, finish off your Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe by boiling the cabbage and serving it together for a classic meal that satisfies.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 4h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Remove beef from package, reserving juices and spices. Trim fat from beef; place beef in 4-quart Dutch oven. Add reserved juices and spices. Add enough cold water just to cover beef. Add onion and garlic.
- Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes or until beef is tender.
- Remove beef to warm platter; keep warm. Skim fat from broth. Add cabbage to broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 15 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Serve with beef.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g
NEW ENGLAND BOILED DINNER
Steps:
- Place the corned beef in a kettle, add the peppercorns and cold water, cover, bring to a boil and simmer 4-5 hours or until the meat is tender, skimming occasionally. Remove meat and keep in warm place. Add the salt pork (in one piece), parsnips, carrots, rutabaga or turnips, onions and potatoes. Cook 30 minutes. Add cabbage wedges during the last 10 or 15 minutes and cook just until tender. Place the meat on platter and surround with the vegetables. Blend parsley with melted butter and spoon over vegetables. Discard salt pork, but save stock for a pot-au-feu or other stew.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: Brisket is the traditional cut of beef used for corned beef, but you can also use chuck roast or rump roast.
- Brine the beef for at least 24 hours: This will help to tenderize the beef and infuse it with flavor.
- Use a large pot: You will need a large pot to fit the beef, vegetables, and water.
- Bring the beef and vegetables to a boil, then reduce heat to low: This will help to prevent the beef from becoming tough.
- Simmer the beef and vegetables for at least 2 hours: This will give the beef time to become tender and the vegetables to cook through.
- Serve the corned beef and cabbage with your favorite sides: Such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or boiled potatoes.
Conclusion:
New England boiled dinner is a classic dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beef is tender and flavorful, the vegetables are cooked to perfection, and the broth is rich and savory. This dish is sure to warm you up from the inside out. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you are looking for a hearty and comforting meal, give New England boiled dinner a try.
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