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Jiggs Dinner
Jiggs Dinner is a traditional Newfoundland boiled dinner, featuring salt beef, root vegetables, and a creamy pease pudding. The key to this hearty meal is an overnight soak for both the beef and the split peas, which helps mellow the saltiness and rehydrate the peas for a smooth pudding. Everything cooks together in one pot, infusing the vegetables with the savory broth. It's a satisfying spread, especially when served with a drizzle of the cooking liquid.
39 minServes 4
Method
7 steps · 39 min total
- 01
Soak Beef and Peas
The night before you plan to cook, break the salt beef into large chunks and submerge them in water to soak for at least 8 to 10 hours. In a separate bowl, cover the split peas with water to soak overnight as well. - 02
Prepare Beef and Peas for Cooking
Drain the soaked salt beef and transfer it to a large stockpot, then cover it with fresh water, using at least 6 to 7 litres. For the pease pudding, place the soaked split peas into a canvas bag or a triple layer of cheesecloth, tying it securely but leaving enough room for the peas to expand as they cook.
