Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Boiled Dinner - Comfort Food


This isn't really a recipe, just something that is wonderful to throw in a pot on a Sunday afternoon that could be easy to forget about.

1 Small Ham - I prefer smoked, boneless, fully cooked, but it doesn't matter
4 peeled potatoes
6 peeled carrots
1 whole onion
1/2 cubbed rutabaga or turnip if you wish
1/2 head cabbage quartered
3 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
enough water to cover all that in a large pot

Simmer all in a pot for 2 or 3 hours..the meat must be hot all the way through and the veggies cooked...you may want to add some veggies as you would want them done- example, the cabbage could be added in the last 1/2 hour or so.  When done, slice the ham, serve the veggies....one pot meals, ya gotta love.