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Newfoundland Jiggs Dinner

A traditional Newfoundland-style boiled dinner with beef, cabbage and root vegetables.

Newfoundland Jiggs Dinner prepared dish
Prep25 minCook150 minServes6LevelMedium
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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 5 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 8 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 175 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

Taste the cooking liquid before adding salt; cured beef may provide enough.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    If using salt beef, soak it overnight and change the water once.

  2. 02

    Cover the beef with fresh water and simmer gently for about 2 hours.

  3. 03

    Add the pea bag and rutabaga; cook for 20 minutes.

  4. 04

    Add carrots, potatoes and cabbage, then simmer until all vegetables are tender.

  5. 05

    Slice the meat and serve with the drained vegetables and peas.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This original method was written by RecipeVella Editorial, researched with Parks Canada . Text: Original RecipeVella editorial text. Image: CC BY-SA 4.0, credited to Alycmy; view original image record .