traditional Irish Ham and Cabbage Dinner

Ingredients

• 4-5 lbs smoked ham
• 1 large onion
• 6 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 1 head cabbage, cut into quarters

Directions

1. 1

   Place thyme, parsley, and onion in a cheese cloth for easy removal after cooking.

2. 2

   Put ham into a large pot and cover with cold water.

3. 3

   Add all other ingredients except cabbage and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Turn to simmer and cook until veggies are tender.

5. 5

   Remove the herb bag.

6. 6

   Add cabbage, simmer for 20 minutes.

7. 7

   or until cabbage is cooked.

8. 8

   Remove ham and cut in to pieces.

9. 9

   Place on the center of a large platter.

10. 10

    Strain the cabbage and season it with pepper.

11. 11

    Surround the ham with the cabbage, carrots, and potatoes.

12. 12

    EAT!