{"id":104305,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T01:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sunday-boiled-dinner\/"},"modified":"2024-01-17T15:24:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T21:24:56","slug":"sunday-boiled-dinner","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sunday-boiled-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"Boiled Ham Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

What is a boiled dinner?<\/h2>\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

Boiled Ham Dinner Ingredients<\/h2>\n