Lancashire Hot Pot
700g (1½ lb) Middle Neck of Lamb
450g (1lb) Potatoes
300ml (½ pint) Lamb or Beef Stock
2 Onions
2 Carrots
1 small Turnip
Butter or Dripping
Pre-heat oven to 190°C; 375°F: Gas 5.
Slice the vegetables, trim the lamb.
In a large casserole dish place alternate layers of vegetables and lamb ending with a layer of potatoes.
Pour over the stock.
Brush the potatoes with a little melted butter or dripping.
Cover and bake for 1½ hours.
Remove from the oven uncover and brush the potatoes with melted butter or dripping.
Return to the oven for another 30 minutes, uncovered, to brown the potatoes.
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