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St. Patrick's Day: County Cork Irish Stew

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

8 small - Lamb Chops
Salt And Pepper
1 tablespoon - Vegetable Oil
Parsley, Bay Leaves, Peppercorns, Thyme & Rosemary
1 pound - Potatoes
2 cups - Cabbage, finely shredded
1 medium - Onion, chopped
1 large - Leek (white part only), sliced thin
12 - small Boiling onions
1 1/2 cups - Celery stalks, diced
1 1/2 cups - Peas
Chopped Fresh Parsley




Recipe

Season chops with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in saucepan wide enough to hold all chops in a single layer.
Brown on both sides.
Spoon off any melted fat and add enough water to cover chops.
Bring to a boil and add parsley, bay leaf, peppercorns, thyme and rosemary enclosed in cheesecloth.
Lower heat and simmer.

Meanwhile, peel potatoes and shape into bite sized rounds.
Chop trimmings from potatoes into small pieces.
Add potatoes, trimmings, cabbage, onion, well-rinsed leek, boiling onions and celery to chops and liquid.
Simmer 20 minutes then add peas.
Add a little more water if needed during cooking.

Simmer 10 minutes more or until potatoes are tender.
Correct seasoning.
Garnish with parsley and serve.

YIELD: 4 Servings