Slow Cooker Boiled Dinner With Leftover Ham Food

SLOW COOKER BOILED DINNER WITH LEFTOVER HAM RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the ham in the slow cooker and surround it with the carrots, potatoes and rutabaga pieces. Pour in the water, add the 2 bay leaves, and sprinkle the pepper over the top.
• Top with the quartered cabbage pieces, cover, and cook on low for 7 - 8 hours or until vegetables are tender. (You can decrease the time by setting the slow cooker to high.
• I cooked mine on low for 4 hours and then increased the temperature to finish it off. Total cooking time was 6 hours.)

SLOW COOKER NEW ENGLAND BOILED DINNER

Steps:

• Place turkey ham flat-side down over a bed of baby carrots and red potatoes in a slow cooker. Drop the garlic in and place the cabbage wedges over the turkey ham. Pour enough chicken broth to cover.
• Cook on Low for 8 hours, then stir in the pearl onions, cooking until the onions are tender, about 30 more minutes.

TRADITIONAL BOILED DINNER

Steps:

• Place the brisket and contents of spice packet in a Dutch oven. Add the peppercorns, bay leaves and enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until meat is almost tender. , Add potatoes, carrots and onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add cabbage, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Discard bay leaves and peppercorns. Thinly slice meat; serve with vegetables and horseradish or mustard if desired.