Classic Irish Boiled Dinner

This delicious boiled dinner is an old-time Irish classic, made with smoked pork shoulder, potatoes, cabbage, onions, and carrots.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 753 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place smoked pork shoulder into a large pot and add enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Add potatoes, cabbage, onions, and carrots to the pot and continue to simmer. Tie green beans into a bundle with kitchen string. Add to the pot, re-cover, and cook until carrots and potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.

Step 3

To serve, transfer pork to a serving dish and arrange vegetables all around. Let pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing.