Jiggs dinner
🇨🇦 A dish from Canada
Jiggs dinner, also called boiled dinner or cooked dinner, is a traditional meal commonly prepared and eaten on Sundays in Newfoundland and other Atlantic provinces. Corned beef and cabbage was the favourite meal of Jiggs, the central character in the popular, long-running comic strip Bringing Up Father by George McManus and Zeke Zekley.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, turnip, peas pudding |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | boiled together in one pot |
| 👅Flavour & style | hearty, salty, savory |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | traditional Sunday family dinner |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Jiggs dinner come from?
Jiggs dinner is a dish that originated in Canada.
What is Jiggs dinner?
Jiggs dinner, also called boiled dinner or cooked dinner, is a traditional meal commonly prepared and eaten on Sundays in Newfoundland and other Atlantic provinces. Corned beef and cabbage was the favourite meal of Jiggs, the central character in the popular, long-running comic strip Bringing Up Father by George McManus and Zeke Zekley.