South Shore Boiled Dinner Recipe

Name: South Shore Boiled Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb salt cod fish; 1/2 lb salt pork, diced; 8 carrots, halved; 1 small turnip, chopped; 4 potatoes, peeled; 4 small onions; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 hardboiled egg, sliced

Servings: persons

1
Cover salt cod with cold water and soak over night.
2
Drain and cover with fresh water.
3
Bring to simmer.
4
Drain, taste and repeat if cod is too salty.
5
Drain well and keep warm.
6
In skilet fry salt pork until crisp (these are called scrunchions) and set aside.
7
Cook vegetables until tender.
8
Prepare whit sauce by melting butter ,adding flour and salt and stir together until smooth.
9
Gradually stir in milk.
10
Cook stirring constantly until thick.
11
Arrange salt cod on heated platter.
12
Arrange vegetables around fish.
13
Pour white sauce over fish.
14
Garnish with egg slices and scrunchions.

331

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb salt cod fish, 1/2 lb salt pork, diced, 8 carrots, halved, 1 small turnip, chopped, and more.

Yes, South Shore 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.

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South Shore Boiled Dinner

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