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Sometimes the simplest dinners are the very best, and that’s certainly true of this dish. Boiled ham dinner, also known as “New England ham dinner,” consists of smoked ham and hearty veggies that slowly simmer in a big pot on the stove, filling the house with a savory, mouthwatering aroma.<\/p>\n
Our recipe for boiled dinner with ham makes enough to feed a family, but it’s mostly hands-off cooking. Just put everything in a pot, and let it cook. It’s one of those classic winter comfort food recipes<\/a> that’s handed down through the generations.<\/p>\n Dinners like this have a long history in New England, nourishing people after long hours of hard work and warming them up on bitterly cold days. Boiled dinners also made the most of inexpensive, tough cuts of meat<\/a> and dense winter vegetables like rutabagas, beets and turnips. Simmered together all day over a hearth fire or on the stove, the meat and veggies emerge tender and flavorful.<\/p>\n Boiled dinners can feature countless combinations of meats and vegetables, and they often reflect the available ingredients and cultures of the regions. For instance, corned beef and cabbage<\/a> is a favorite boiled dinner for Irish American communities. Coastal areas enjoy boiled dinners made with cod or seafood boils with a mix of clams, crab and shrimp. Some beef cuts like rump roast and brisket also work well in boiled dinners.<\/p>\n Find a very large stockpot or Dutch oven. Put ham in the pot, along with the onions, carrots, potatoes and rutabagas. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over everything. Fill the pot with enough water to just cover all the ingredients.<\/p>\n Bring the water to a boil. Once it’s bubbling, place the cabbage on top of the vegetables in the pot. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for one hour or until the vegetables are tender.<\/p>\n Use tongs and a large slotted spoon to scoop the vegetables and meat out of the water, and transfer them to a cutting board. Slice the cabbage into wedges, discarding the cores. Slice the ham, and serve with a generous helping of vegetables and horseradish if desired.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip<\/em>:<\/strong> Save the cooking liquid from the boiled dinner, and use it for any favorite soup recipes<\/a> or other dishes that call for broth or stock.<\/p>\n Store the leftover ham and vegetables in separate covered containers in the fridge. They’ll last for up to five days. Reheat slices of the meat and the veggies in an aluminum foiled-covered dish in a warm oven until they’re warmed through.<\/p>\n Boiled ham dinner has your meat, potato and veggies covered, so all you really need to serve with it are things like warm buttermilk biscuits,<\/a> sliced bread with butter or our soft dinner rolls<\/a>. A smear of fresh horseradish goes great with a boiled ham dinner, too.<\/p>\n Yes, you can make boiled ham dinner in a slow cooker, although it will take longer. Layer the ingredients in the bowl of a large slow cooker, and add enough water to just cover the ingredients. 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My dad would make it. A new spin I\u2019ve added is to save the water, add chicken broth and cans of navy beans to make a delicious soup from the ham, carrots and potatoes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBucket"},"reviewBody":"I have made this several times (each time with ham) and it never ceases to be great. I use the Horseradish Sauce (I found it in the Complete Guide to Cooking by Taste Recipes) every time. Thank you so much.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCupcake"},"reviewBody":"Wow! I was making it and thinking it was so simple and quick. I was beginning to worry that it would not be good. Never had rutabaga before and missed the part about my pork being smoked. So I added some liquid smoke. Very good. 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Boiled Ham Dinner Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Put everything in the pot<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Simmer the meat and veggies<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Drain and serve the dinner<\/h3>\n
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What can you serve with boiled ham dinner?<\/h3>\n
Can you make boiled ham dinner in a slow cooker?<\/h3>\n