i cook the meat and veggies altogether because that’s what my mother and hers before her did. the leftover ham can be served cold with salads or scalloped potatoes and it also makes really tasty sandwiches.
the ingredients are simple: a smoked pork picnic shoulder (ham) and root vegetables of choice.
place the ham in a large stock pot and add water to cover the meat.
boil the ham slowly and gently for 2 – 2 1/2 hours (depending on its size) then add the vegetables, starting with those that take longest to cook – e.g., parsnips. continue to simmer the meal for about 20-30 minutes then add chunks of cut-up turnip. cook 