Boiling
Ham (12 to 14 lbs.).....4 to 5. Mutton, leg.. 2 to 3 Ham (12 to 1¼ lbs.) 4 to 5 Corned beef or tongue. 3 to 4 Turkey (9 lbs.). 2 to 3 Chicken (3 lbs.) 1 to 1¼ Cod and Haddock (3 to 5 lbs.) 20 to 30 ..... Halibut (2 to 3 lbs.).....30. Small fish.....6 to 10. Asparagus.....20 to 30. Peas.....20 to 60. String beans.....1 to 2 1/2. Lima and other shell beans.....1 to 1 1/4. Beets (young).....45. Beets (old).....3 to 4. Cabbage.....35 to 60. Onions.....45 to 60. Parsnips.....30 to 45. Spinach.....25 to 30. Green corn.....12 to 20. Macaroni.....20 to 30.
Halibut (2 to 3 lbs.) Small fish.
Peas..
String beans.
Lima and other shell beans.
Beets (young) Beets (old) 30 ..... 6 to 10 ..... 20 to 30 ..... 20 to 60 1 to 2½ 1 to 1¼ 45 3 to 4 Cabbage.
Onions. 35 to 60 ..... 45 to 60 Parsnips.
Spinach.
Green corn.
Macaroni.