CanadianDinnerMeat

Jiggs Dinner

Jiggs Dinner is a dinner canadian recipe with 800 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.

Calories

800 kcal

Total Time

180 min

Servings

1

Protein

40 g

Ingredients

  • salt beef1 lb
  • potatoes, peeled and halved4 piece
  • carrots, peeled and chopped2 piece
  • turnip, peeled and chopped.5 piece
  • cabbage, cut into wedges.5 head
  • yellow split peas1 cup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Soak salt beef in water overnight to remove excess salt.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    In a large pot, cover the salt beef with fresh water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2-3 hours, or until tender.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Add potatoes, carrots, turnip, and cabbage to the pot and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    In a separate pot, cook yellow split peas until soft.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Serve the boiled dinner with the cooked peas and a side of pease pudding and boiled dumplings (optional).

Nutrition Snapshot

Macros and micros at a glance

Calories

800

Protein

40g

Carbs

60g

Fat

45g

Fiber

15g

Micronutrients

Iron

5 mg

Zinc

5 mg

Sodium

2000 mg

Calcium

200 mg

Folate

200 mcg

Magnesium

100 mg

Potassium

1500 mg

Vitamin C

100 mg

Vitamin A

1000 mcg

Vitamin B12

2 mcg

Diet and Allergen Guide

Vegetarian

No

Vegan

No

Gluten Free

No

Dairy Free

No

Allergens

No major allergens flagged

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Jiggs Dinner can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Jiggs Dinner

How many calories are in Jiggs Dinner?

Jiggs Dinner has about 800 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.

Is Jiggs Dinner suitable for vegetarians?

No. Jiggs Dinner is not vegetarian as written because it includes salt beef.

Is Jiggs Dinner gluten-free?

Jiggs Dinner is not reliably gluten-free as written. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.

Are there any allergen ingredients in Jiggs Dinner?

This recipe does not contain none of the major allergens flagged in this recipe feed, but you should still review packaged ingredient labels for any brand-specific warnings.

Can I make Jiggs Dinner ahead of time?

Jiggs Dinner can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.

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