This Boiled Dinner recipe is a classic comfort meal that’s simple, hearty, and packed with delicious flavors. This one pot meal is loaded with tender pork shoulder country style ribs, smoked sausage, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage.
Simmer all together for a delicious and satisfying dish. Whether you’re making it for a family weeknight dinner, a St. Patrick’s Day feast, or just a cozy weekend meal, it’s sure to warm you up from the inside out!
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Ingredients
Pork Shoulder Country-style Ribs
Smoked Sausage
Medium Potatoes, peeled
Carrots, peeled
Cabbage, quartered with core removed
Salt
Black Pepper
Water (enough to fill half of a large stock pot)
How to Make Boiled Dinner
Prepare the Vegetables: Trim the ends off the carrots and peel the skins. Peel the potatoes, rinse, and store them in cold water until ready to use. Leave the potatoes and carrots whole. Quarter the cabbage and remove the core from each piece.
Start Cooking the Pork: Fill a large stock pot halfway with cold water and place it on a stove burner over medium heat. Add the pork shoulder ribs along with the salt and pepper. Cover the stock pot with a lid and bring to a gentle boil. Let simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. If desired, skim off any floating “scum” from the water using a spoon.
Cook the Potatoes, Carrots, and Sausage: Drain the water off the potatoes and add them to the pot with the cooked tender pork. Let the potatoes cook for 10 minutes. Add the cleaned whole carrots and whole smoked sausage. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
Add the Cabbage: Place the quartered cabbage on top of all the ingredients in the pot. Gently press the cabbage down if needed. Loosely cover with a lid and allow everything to cook until the vegetables are tender.
Check for Doneness: Test the potatoes by poking them with a fork or knife. If they break apart easily, the dish is ready. If not, continue cooking until they do.
Serve and Enjoy! Serve directly from the pot or transfer all the ingredients onto a large serving platter. Ladle some of the flavorful broth over the potatoes and carrots for extra moisture and taste.
Other Ingredients You Can Add to Boiled Dinner:
Want to mix it up? Try adding these ingredients for even more flavor:
- Turnips or parsnips – A great way to use up your garden harvests!
- Onions – Enhances the savory flavor.
- Bay leaves and garlic – Infuses an aromatic depth to the broth.
- Corned beef – A great alternative to pork and perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day Theme.
- Green beans – Adds a bit of crunch and color.
How to Store Leftovers
If you have leftovers, store them properly to enjoy later! Place the cooled boiled dinner in an airtight container along with the leftover broth and store it in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
Reheat: Microwave or warm the leftovers in a pot on the stove over low heat, adding the broth to prevent drying out.
What to Serve with Your Boiled Dinner
A boiled dinner is hearty on its own, but these sides can complement it perfectly:
- Crusty bread or Dinner rolls – Perfect for soaking up the flavorful broth.
- Horseradish or mustard – Adds a tangy kick.
- Pickles or sauerkraut – Balances the richness of the meal.
- Applesauce – A sweet contrast to the savory flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes! Corned beef, ham hocks, or even chicken thighs can be used instead of country style pork ribs.
No, leaving the skins on can add texture and nutrients. Just make sure they are thoroughly washed and all the dirt is removed. You can even use baby potatoes and carrots for a dump and cook option!
It helps create a clearer broth and removes impurities from the broth.
Boiled Dinner Recipe
This Boiled Dinner recipe is a classic meal that’s simple, hearty, and packed with delicious flavors. This one pot meal is packed with tender pork shoulder country style ribs, smoked sausage, potatoes,
carrots, and cabbage.
Ingredients
- Pork Shoulder Country-style Ribs 2 pounds
- Smoked Sausage 1 pound
- Potatoes, medium, peeled 6 each
- Carrots, large, peeled 6 each
- Cabbage, quartered with core removed. 1 whole
- Salt 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper 1 teaspoon
- Water (enough to fill half of a large stock pot)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fresh Vegetables: Trim the ends off the carrots and peel all the skins off. Peel all the potatoes, rinse off, and store them in cold water until ready to use. Make sure to leave the potatoes and carrots whole. Quarter the cabbage and cut the core off from each piece.
- Cook the Pork: Fill a large stock pot halfway with cold water and place it on a stove burner over medium heat. Add the pork shoulder ribs pieces along with the salt and pepper. Loosely cover with the lid and bring to a gentle boil. Let simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and burning. If desired, skim off any floating scum from the water using a spoon.
- Add the Potatoes, Carrots, and Sausage: Drain the water off the potatoes before adding them to the pot with the cooked pork. Let the whole potatoes cook for 10 minutes. Carefully, add the cleaned whole carrots and whole smoked sausage. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
- Add the Cabbage Quarters: Place the quartered cabbage pieces on top of all the ingredients in the pot. Gently push the cabbage down into the water. Loosely cover with a lid and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Check for Doneness: Start by testing the potatoes by poking them with a fork or knife. If they break apart easily, the boiled dinner is ready. If not, continue cooking until they do.
- Serve Hot: Serve directly from the stock pot or transfer all the ingredients onto a large serving platter. I like to ladle some of the flavorful broth over the potatoes and carrots for extra moisture and taste.
Notes
You can add or substitute corned beef, ham hocks, or even chicken thighs instead of country style pork ribs.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 545Total Fat 31gSaturated Fat 10gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 16gCholesterol 88mgSodium 1057mgCarbohydrates 43gFiber 6gSugar 5gProtein 25g
Note: For exact nutritional information, consult your dietitian. All nutritional information is simply a guideline.
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