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Jiggs Dinner
The night before, break salt beef into big chunks and soak in water overnight, at least 8-10 hours. Put split peas into a bowl and cover with water to soak overnight.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Jiggs Dinner take?
12 hr 25 min all in โ 25 min prep, 2 hr cook, 10 hr rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Fish, Shellfish, Milk. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Stockpot, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Kimchi โ 1 head. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much kimchi?
1 head of Kimchi.
What can I use instead?
beef โ tofu. Marinated tofu or mushrooms can take the savoury role. Label the plate as a vegetarian adaptation. potato (sweet potato or another starchy side) โ sweet potato or another starchy side. Cook time changes. Sweet potato browns faster. butter โ olive-oil. Use a little less oil than butter. Pastry and laminated doughs are a different problem.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I prepare this ahead?
The night before, break salt beef into big chunks and soak in water overnight, at least 8-10 hours. Put split peas into a bowl and cover with water to soak overnight.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

