Traditional Nova Scotia Hodge Podge (Creamy Summer Vegetable Dish)

Nova Scotia Hodge Podge is a beloved Maritime classic made with the season’s freshest young vegetables, gently cooked and tossed in a rich, silky sauce of cream, salt pork, and a splash of vegetable cooking liquor. It’s colourful, comforting, and deeply rooted in Nova Scotia heritage — the kind of dish families have enjoyed for generations, especially at the height of summer when the garden is…