Best Boiled Ham And Cabbage

1. 1

   Remove the ham from its wrappings. Cut off the skin and make sure you remove the plastic thing that covers the end of the bone.

2. 2

   Stud the ham with the whole cloves, distributing them evenly over the surface.

3. 3

   Put ham and onions into a very large pot and cover with COLD water. Its important to use cold water because it draws the excess salt out of the meat and makes a more flavorful broth.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil slowly over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Add all the veggies except the cabbage. Raise heat and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat and simmer another 15 minutes or until the largest potatoes are nearly cooked.

6. 6

   Add the cabbage wedges. Raise heat and bring to a boil. Simmer another 10-20 minutes until cabbage is cooked but not mushy.

7. 7

   Use a large, slotted, serving spoon to remove all the veggies to a large serving dish.

8. 8

   Lift ham onto a platter and carve off a suitable number of servings for the meal.

9. 9

   Serve each person a slice of ham and a portion of each vegetable. Grind black pepper over the plate and offer butter for the potatoes and other roots if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.