8 Potatoes, peeled and quartered

1 small Cabbage, cut into 8 wedges

600ml/20fl.oz. Water

A squeeze of Lemon Juice

2 teasp dried Mixed Herbs

Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a medium Potjie or large heavy based saucepan, add the onions, bacon and lamb chops and fry for 30 minutes, stirring from time to time. 

2. Cover with a lid and leave to cook over a low heat for about 30 minutes.  

3. Uncover the pan stir well , then add a layer of potatoes.  Mix the lemon juice, herbs, salt and pepper  into the water and pour over the meat mixture but do not stir.

4. Cover with the lid and cook for a further 60 minutes over a very low heat, checking the water level from time to time and adding a little more if necessary.  

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