To Boil Vegetables Green

Ingredients

• 1 gallon water
• 2 oz salt
• 1/4 oz carbonate of soda

Instructions

1. Prepare and wash the vegetables properly.
2. Bring 1 gallon of water to a boil and add 2 oz. salt.
3. If the water is very hard, add 1/4 oz. (or 1 teaspoonful) carbonate of soda with the salt.
4. Throw the vegetables into the plenty of boiling water.
5. Keep the vegetables uncovered and boiling fast until they are done, taking precaution against their being smoked.