Thursday, March 1, 2007
Irish Boiled Dinner Recipe
INGREDIENTS: * One 3 1/2-pound fresh beef brisket * Two 12-ounce bottles lager beer * 2 cups water (or enough to cover) * 2 bay leaves * 10 black peppercorns * 1/2 cup chopped parsley * 2 teaspoons salt * 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil * 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced * 2 cups chopped and rinsed leeks (white parts only) * 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and sliced * 3/4 pound large carrots, cut into large pieces * 3/4 pounds small red potatoes * 1 pound turnips, peeled and quartered * 2 pounds green cabbage, cut in sixths (secure with toothpicks) * Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste PREPARATION: Place an 8- to 10-quart stove-top covered casserole on the burner and add the beef, beer, water, bay leaves, peppercorns, parsley, and salt. Heat a frying pan and add the butter or olive oil. |
