New England Boiled Dinner

• 5 lb/2.5 kg salt beef (brisket or silver side)
• 8 oz/

Soak the beef and pork for 4 hours. Drain the beef and put into fresh water. Simmer for 1 hour, drain off the cooking liquid and cover the meat with fresh water. Add the pork and continue simmering for 3 hours. Cut the cabbage in quarters, and cut the turnip, carrots and parsnips in neat pieces. Leave the potatoes in their skins. Add to the meat and simmer for 1 hour. Serve the meat surrounded