Irish Bacon and Cabbage

How to Make Irish Bacon and Cabbage at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds bacon joint
• 1 head cabbage
• 4 medium potatoes
• 2 large carrots
• 3 tablespoons mustard
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 10 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, add 10 cups of water and bring it to a boil.

2. 2

   Once boiling, add the bacon joint and 1 teaspoon of salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1.5 hours.

3. 3

   While the bacon is cooking, peel and chop the potatoes and carrots into large chunks.

4. 4

   After 1.5 hours, carefully remove the bacon joint from the pot and let it rest on a cutting board.

5. 5

   In the same pot, add the chopped potatoes and carrots. Cook for 20 minutes or until tender.

6. 6

   While the potatoes and carrots are cooking, cut the cabbage into quarters and remove the core.

7. 7

   After the potatoes and carrots have cooked for 20 minutes, add the cabbage to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Slice the rested bacon joint into thick pieces.

9. 9

   Drain the vegetables and serve on a plate with slices of bacon.

10. 10

    In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of mustard with a bit of water to achieve a pourable consistency. Serve alongside the dish.

11. 11

    Sprinkle black pepper over the dish before serving.