Boiled Dinner

For a variation, use corned beef instead of the ham and omit the green beans, turnips, and parsnips. Submitted by Kathleen Nichols.

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 to 3 lb. ham (on bone)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon peppercorns
• 1 medium onion

Cover with water and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Skim off fat.

ADD:

• 6 medium carrots
• 3 to 6 potatoes, cut in half
• medium head of cabbage, cut in quarters
• 3 turnips
• 4 medium parsnips
• 1 clove garlic (optional)
• green beans (optional)

Simmer for 30 minutes or until meat and vegetables test done, (are fork tender).