New England Boiled Dinner - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 to 5 lb. canned beef brisket
2 1/2 qt. boiling water
6 white turnips, pared
6 medium carrots, pared
3 parsnips, pared and quartered
6 potatoes, pared
1 head cabbage

Preparation

In a large pot, cover meat with cold water.
Bring to boiling. Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 2 hours.
Add boiling water, then turnips and carrots.
Cook 15 minutes.
Add parsnips.
Cook 15 minutes.
Add cabbage and cook 25 minutes longer.