Traditional Irish Boiled Ham Dinner

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Traditional Irish Boiled Ham Dinner

A classic Irish meal featuring boiled ham, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage, perfect for a hearty and comforting dinner.

Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
2h 15min

Ingredients

6 Servings
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 1 cabbage
  • 4 carrots
  • 1.5 kg ham
  • 1 onion
  • 6 potatoes
  • 2.5 liters water

Directions

Step 1
Place the ham in a large pot and cover with water.
Step 2
Add the bay leaves and black peppercorns to the pot.
Step 3
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.
Step 4
Add the potatoes, carrots, and onion to the pot.
Step 5
Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.
Step 6
Add the cabbage and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Step 7
Remove the ham and vegetables from the pot and let the ham rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Step 8
Serve the ham slices with the boiled vegetables on the side.

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