Boiled Ham and Vegetable Dinner

Begin by placing a smoked ham or pork shoulder into a large, deep container. Fill the pot with sufficient water to completely submerge the meat, then sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper over it. Close the lid and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, gradually decrease the heat to a low simmer and allow it to cook for approximately 30 minutes.

Next, add sliced potatoes, shredded cabbage, chopped onions, and peeled carrots to the pot. Continue to cook until all vegetables are tender, which typically takes around 25 minutes.

To prepare the green beans, tie them together with kitchen twine to form a compact bundle. Add this bundle to the pot and re-cover it, allowing everything to cook together for another 25 minutes.

Finally, to present the dish, carefully transfer the pork shoulder to a serving platter and arrange the cooked vegetables around it. Allow the pork to rest for 10 minutes before slicing it thinly and serving.