My Mom's Crock Pot New England Boiled Dinner

10-15m
Prep Time
6-8h
Cook Time
6h 10m
Ready In


"Now, growing up ... Mom used to make this quiet often for me and Dad. However, we still enjoyed the classic corned beef and cabbage dinner on St Paddy's Day. Even though both are similar; there are definitely a few differences. Basically, the 'New England Boiled Dinner' uses a picnic ham or smoked pork shoulder, rather than corned beef; and, more vegetables (i.e., parsnips, turnips, rutabaga). Also, unlike a beer broth for corned beef and cabbage; a New England Boiled Dinner, usually has a chicken broth base, with either cider vinegar or apple cider; and, a bit of mustard to the broth. So, this is my Mom's version of what I grew up with. Now, she used to make this on the stove top; but, I like to make it in the crock pot. Both work equally as good. And, she always served it with dijon mustard as a garnish; and, applesauce and tomato slices on the side."

Original is 4-8 servings
  • Garnish

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (1572.8 g)
  • Calories 1559.4
  • Total Fat - 95 g
  • Saturated Fat - 30.7 g
  • Cholesterol - 373.1 mg
  • Sodium - 7286.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 94.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 20.9 g
  • Sugars - 21.2 g
  • Protein - 87.4 g
  • Calcium - 740.8 mg
  • Iron - 22.5 mg
  • Vitamin C - 175.7 mg
  • Thiamin - 1.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Note: Make sure that all the vegetables rest on the counter to take the chill off. You don't want to add COLD items to the crock pot.

Step 2

Crock Pot ... Add 1/2 of the the onions to the bottom of the crock pot; then, set the ham on top. Add all the vegetables (including the remaining onions), except the cabbage, around the ham; and, I usually put potatoes on the top - they will cook the quickest. Try to cut all the vegetables the same size; as it will keep the cooking time approximately the same.

Step 3

Broth ... Mix the mustard, Old Bay, and pepper flakes with the apple cider; and, pour over the ham and vegetables. Add the chicken broth, bay leaves; cover, and turn on the pot.

Step 4

Cook ... In the crock pot, plan on 6-8 hours on low heat; until all the vegetables are tender. If using the stove top; around 4 hours on medium low heat. And, don't forget, the newer crock pots do cook 'HOTTER' than the older models; also, an oval larger pot, will cook faster than a smaller round one. So, just keep that in mind. I use a new oval crock; and, it takes 6 1/2-7 hours on average.

Step 5

Now, the last 1 1/2 hours, you need to add the cabbage to the crock pot. If using the stove top method, the last 30-40 minutes is all it takes.

Step 6

Finish ... After everything is tender and cooked through; turn the crock pot heat up to high. Remove the ham, and transfer to a cutting board; and slice. But, more than likely, it will just fall apart - which is what I like. Add the ham to a platter, along with all the vegetables; and, cover with foil to keep warm. Make sure to use a slotted spoon when removing the vegetables.

Step 7

Gravy/Sauce ... Add the cornstarch slurry to the warm broth; and stir until thickened (a couple of minutes). It should be the consistency of a thin gravy. If you want a thicker gravy - make a bit more of the slurry. Personally, I like a thinner gravy. Add about half of the parsley, season with salt and pepper if necessary; then, transfer to a 'gravy boat' to serve along side the ham and vegetables.

Step 8

Serve and ENJOY! ... Don't forget the mustard; and, I like to garnish the vegetables with the remaining parsley. Mom always served applesauce and fresh tomato slices on the side.

Step 9

NOTE: We would often use the leftover gravy, vegetables, and ham; to make a awesome creamed soup.

Tips


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1 Reviews

bigdwill

This recipe is fantastic. I used a regular ham, doubled the parsnip and left out the turnip and rutabaga. I will never make my Gram's depression era version again. I have made this twice and it is now a family favorite.

5.0

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(18 Mar 2024)

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