Newfoundland Jigg’s Dinner

Prep Time:
30 mins

Cook Time:
2 hrs 45 mins

Additional Time:
8 hrs

Total Time:
11 hrs 15 mins

Servings:
6

Ingredients

Dumplings:

1 ½cupsall-purpose flour
• 2teaspoonswhite sugar

• 2teaspoonsbaking powder

• ¾cupwater, or as needed

Directions

Cover corned beef with cold water and soak for 8 hours to overnight in the refrigerator.

Drain beef, place in a large Dutch oven, and cover with fresh water. Place peas in a triple layer of cheesecloth and tie securely. Place the bag inside the Dutch oven with beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 hours.

Add cabbage, turnip, and carrots to the pot. Simmer for 25 minutes.

Add potatoes and simmer until all vegetables are fork tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

While vegetables are cooking, prepare the dumpling dough: Combine flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl, then add just enough water to make a pasty dough. Divide the dough into 6 balls, taking care to not overwork the dough.

During the last 5 to 10 minutes of simmering vegetables, place dumplings on top of vegetables and cover with a lid. Allow dumplings to steam in the pot for 7 minutes.

When dumplings are cooked through, remove all ingredients from the pot and arrange on a warm serving platter. Remove cooked peas from the cheesecloth bag and mash with butter and pepper. Serve alongside the beef and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)