Lancashire hotpot recipe

Lancashire Hotpot recipe

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About this recipe

In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
The Lancashire hotpot recipe is a traditional British dish that originated in the county of Lancashire. It is a hearty one-pot meal that typically consists of lamb or mutton, potatoes, onions, and carrots, slow-cooked to perfection. The dish is known for its rich flavors and tender meat, making it a favorite among comfort food enthusiasts. With its roots dating back to the industrial era, the Lancashire hotpot continues to be a beloved classic in British cuisine.

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Lancashire hotpot recipe details

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Ingredients

400 g	onions
	dripping or lard
1 kg	neck of lamb, boneless, cut into cubes
some	flour, to dust
4	lamb kidneys
1 tsp	Worcester sauce
1	bay leaf
2 sprig(s)	thyme, or more
	salt and pepper
1 kg	potatoes, peeled and sliced

Instructions

Sauté the onions in hot lard or dripping until lucent. Dust the meat with flour, then add the meat together with the kidneys to the onions and fry over medium heat for some minutes. Season with Worcester sauce, salt and pepper.

Transfer the lot into a deep casserole dish, add the bay leaf and the thyme. Cut the potatoes in thin slices and layer them overlapping on top. Season with salt and pepper again.

Cover with a lid and place the casserole dish in the cold oven. Heat the oven to 140°C and bake for 2 ˝ – 3 hours. In the last 30 minutes, remove the lid and allow the potatoes to get brown.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 3 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a