Lancashire Hotpot

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1 hour 15 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings
  • 3tablespoons butter, approximately
  • 6medium potatoes, sliced thin
  • 6shoulder lamb chops, about 1 inch thick, trimmed
  • 3lambs' kidneys sliced in ¼-inch slices, trimmed
  • ½pound mushrooms, chopped
  • 1pound medium onions, sliced
  • 2cups water
  • 1tablespoon parsley
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

576 calories; 35 grams fat; 16 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 13 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 28 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 38 grams protein; 245 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put about a tablespoon of butter in a deep heavy casserole. Arrange a layer of potatoes on the bottom. Arrange three chops on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Layer with kidneys, mushrooms, onions and more potatoes. Add another layer of chops, and remaining kidneys and vegetables, finishing with a layer of overlapping potatoes.

  3. Step 3

    Add the water and bake for half an hour; turn heat down to 300 for an hour. Remove lid, and cook another 30 minutes uncovered so that the potatoes brown. Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.

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I'm a Lancashire Lass and I would NVER brown the ingredients first for a hotpot! That's what makes it a Lancashire hotpot.

Used the rack-o-lamb loin chops, marinate as before. Next time, no need to cook so long - meat was done and veggies were mushy. Cut potatoes into larger slices/chunks - 1/4 inch slice was too small. Used a parsnip and also a few white radishes (like baby turnip), could use a turnip. Same procedure. Poured stock only about halfway up, barely covering veggies - could have done a bit more as there was little sauce. Delish.

Prep time is 1 hour 15 min, but cooking time is 2 hours. And where are those carrots? Added some HP sauce which usually works. Hmmm.

Try adding 1-2 bay leafs, 2-3 sprigs of thyme and some Worcestershire sauce (L&P) to taste. Remove bay leafs and thyme before serving.

You have to brown the meat first. Then brown the onions AND CARROTS. Use chicken stock, or lamb if you can find it (you won't). Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce. When you take the lid off to brown the spuds, brush with melted butter.

I'm a Lancashire Lass and I would NVER brown the ingredients first for a hotpot! That's what makes it a Lancashire hotpot.

Sometimes omit the kidneys. The potatoes crisp on the top and soft underneath are irresistible. Served with green beans this is a lovely meal (oh! and some fluffy white bread to mop up the gravy. Essential).

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