Lancashire Hotpot

1h 30m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Season the diced lamb shoulder and sliced lamb kidneys with salt and pepper.
  2. 2In a large ovenproof pot, brown the seasoned lamb shoulder and kidneys over medium heat until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. 3Peel and chop the carrots and onion.
  4. 4In the same pan, sauté the carrots, onion, and minced garlic until softened.
  5. 5Sprinkle in the flour, stirring well to coat the vegetables.
  6. 6Pour in the chicken stock and red wine, stirring to combine.
  7. 7Add the bouquet garni (rosemary, thyme, bay leaves) and Worcestershire sauce to the pot.
  8. 8Return the lamb and kidneys to the pan, ensuring everything is well-mixed, and simmer for 20 minutes until reduced slightly.
  9. 9Wash and peel the potatoes.
  10. 10Thinly slice the potatoes and black pudding.
  11. 11Season the stew with salt and pepper.
  12. 12Arrange a layer of thinly sliced potatoes at the bottom of the ovenproof pot.
  13. 13Spoon some of the lamb and vegetable mixture over the potatoes.
  14. 14Add a layer of sliced black pudding.
  15. 15Add another layer of sliced potatoes.
  16. 16Pour more of the lamb and vegetable mixture over this potato layer.
  17. 17Add another layer of sliced black pudding.
  18. 18Finish by arranging a final layer of thinly sliced potatoes on top, ensuring the entire surface is covered.
  19. 19Dot the top potato layer with diced butter and season with salt and pepper.
  20. 20Cover the pot with a lid and place it in the preheated oven.
  21. 21Bake for 1 hour, then remove the cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes to allow the potatoes to crisp and brown.
  22. 22Garnish with fresh thyme leaves, plate up and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 500 g lamb shoulder, diced
  • 150 g lamb kidneys, sliced
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 300 ml chicken stock
  • 200 ml red wine
  • 1 bouquet garni (2 sprigs rosemary, 2 sprigs thyme, 2 bay leaves)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 200 g black pudding, sliced
  • 100 g butter, diced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Equipment

Large ovenproof potCutting boardKnifePeelerStrainerSpatulaMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoonsOven

Tips

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C before baking.
  • Bake covered for 1 hour, then uncovered for an additional 30 minutes to crisp the potatoes.