County Cork Irish Stew Recipe

County Cork Irish Stew
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Irish                            Stews
                 Lamb
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    8      Small         Lamb chops -- thawed
                         Salt And Pepper -- to taste
    1      Tablespoon    Vegetable oil
                         Parsley, Bay Leaves, Thyme, Rosemary
    1      Pound         Potatoes -- 3  to 4 medium
    2      Cups          Finely shredded cabbage
    1      Medium        Onion -- chopped
    1      Lge           Leek -- sliced thin
   12      Sm            White onions
    1 1/2  C             Celery stalks -- diced
    1 1/2  C             Peas
                         Fresh Parsley -- chopped
 
 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, white 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.
 
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