CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND BOILED DINNER FOR SAINT PATRICK'S DAY

Steps:

• Peel and cut each of the vegetables.
• Put slab of corned beef into a large pot [5-7 quarts] and cover with cold water; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium or medium-low and cook very slowly for 4 hours.
• Remove meat.
• Bring stock to a boil; add carrots, turnips and onions; cook for 15 minutes on medium heat.
• Add potatoes and cook another 15 minutes.
• Add cabbage and cook for 15-20 minutes more.
• Shred the corned beef [or slice or cube it, as desired] into bite-sized pieces and put it back in with the stock and vegetables.
• Heat thoroughly and serve.