Beef • Canadian
Jiggs Dinner

Ingredients
- Beef2 Lbs
- Yellow Split Peas1 cup
- head Cabbage1
- Carrots6
- large Turnips1
- Potatoes8
- Butter3 tablespoons
- Black PepperTo taste
Steps
Prepare
- 🥄The night before, break salt beef into big chunks and soak in water overnight, at least 8-10 hours.
- 🔥Put split peas into a bowl and cover with water to soak overnight.
Steps
- 🔥Drain the salt beef and place it into a large stockpot.
- 🧂Cover with fresh water, at least 6-7 litres.
- 🍳Place the split peas into a pease pudding canvas bag or triple layer of cheesecloth and tie, making sure to leave room for peas to expand inside the bag.
- Put the bag inside the pot, tying the strings to the outside handle so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot with the salt beef.
Cook
- 🧂Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 2 hours.
Prepare
- 🍳Remove the peas pudding bag and empty contents into a bowl, mixing with butter and pepper for taste.
Steps
- Set aside.
Cook
- 🍽️Add your cabbage to the pot and boil for 20 more minutes.
- 🌿Then add turnip, carrots and potatoes then boil for 20 more, or until vegetables are tender.
Steps
- 🌿Remove salt beef and vegetables from the pot and put them on a platter.
Cook
- ✨Use the cooking liquid in two ways; as a pot liquor which some people like to drink or reduce it to make a jus or gravy to pour over the meal.
Source: Original recipe