Jiggs Dinner
Cooking With KidsA traditional culinary experience where rich beef meets the freshness of cabbage and sweet root vegetables. This stew offers a wonderful textural interplay between succulent meat and a creamy legume puree, making it an ideal choice for a festive and comforting family gathering. The deep flavors and slow-simmered essence create a rich dish that warms every table with a truly inviting, homemade touch.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Instructions
- 1The night before, break salt beef into big chunks and soak in water overnight, at least 8-10 hours. Put split peas into a bowl and cover with water to soak overnight.
- 2Drain the salt beef and place it into a large stockpot. Cover with fresh water, at least 6-7 litres. Place the split peas into a pease pudding canvas bag or triple layer of cheesecloth and tie, making sure to leave room for peas to expand inside the bag.
- 3
Nutrition
- Calories
- 755
- Protein
- 61.7g
- Carbs
- 24.5g
Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
For melt-in-your-mouth meat, be sure to cook it long and slow over low heat. Add the cabbage and softer vegetables during the last 30 minutes so they keep their shape and texture. For a special family meal, serve with high-quality mustard. You can swap the turnip for sweet potato for a sweeter flavor kids love, and top with fresh dill before serving.
Culinary reasoning
A traditional culinary experience where rich beef meets the freshness of cabbage and sweet root vegetables. This stew offers a wonderful textural interplay between succulent meat and a creamy legume puree, making it an ideal choice for a festive and comforting family gathering. The deep flavors and slow-simmered essence create a rich dish that warms every table with a truly inviting, homemade touch.
