New England Boiled Dinner Recipe

Name: New England Boiled Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds corned beef brisket; 3 tablespoons pickling spices, 3 bay leaves and 5 black peppercorns, tied in a cheesecloth bag; 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks; 3 carrots, cut into 4 pieces; 1 onion, quartered; 2 parsnips, cut into chunks; 2 turnips, cut into chunks; 1 small cabbage, cut into wedges; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 cup sour cream; Up to 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish; Salt and pepper; Hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds corned beef brisket
3 tablespoons pickling spices, 3 bay leaves and 5 black peppercorns, tied in a cheesecloth bag
2 potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
3 carrots, cut into 4 pieces
1 onion, quartered
2 parsnips, cut into chunks
2 turnips, cut into chunks
1 small cabbage, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup sour cream
Up to 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
Salt and pepper
Hot pepper sauce

1
In a large pot combine meat, spice bag and enough cold water to cover.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours.
3
Add vegetables and salt.
4
Simmer 30 minutes more.
5
Make horseradish cream: In a small bowl combine sour cream and horseradish; season to taste with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce.
6
To finish, remove corned beef to a carving board and slice against the grain.
7
Transfer to a large, warmed, deep platter.
8
Drain broth and reserve for soup, if desired.
9
Arrange vegetables around meat and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pounds corned beef brisket, 3 tablespoons pickling spices, 3 bay leaves and 5 black peppercorns, tied in a cheesecloth bag, 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks, 3 carrots, cut into 4 pieces, and more.

Yes, New England Boiled Dinner falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

New England Boiled Dinner

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