Boiled Leg of Lamb   HT    MC  Irish  140mins

Serves  6-8    Hot  Lamb   Vegetables  Alcohol  Stew  Main Course  Dairy Gluten Wheat free   British  Ireland  Europe

Ingredients:

1 x 2.2kg/5lb Leg of Lamb

2 Leeks (White parts only) cut into 2.5cm/1 inch pieces

6 Carrots, cut into 2.5cm/1 inch slices

3 Sticks of Celery, cut into 2.5cm/1 inch slices

3 Medium Onions, quartered

3 Garlic Cloves, chopped

300ml/10fl.oz. Dry White Wine (check manufacture)

4 Sprigs Fresh Thyme

Salt and Black Pepper

10 Small Potatoes, quartered

 Instructions

1. Place the lamb large flameproof casserole together with the leeks, carrots, meat.

2. Bring to a boil, cover, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 ½      hours checking every ½  hour and skimming off any foam that has risen to the surface.

3. Add the potatoes and continue to cook for a further 20-30 minutes until the potato is tender.

4. To serve - transfer the lamb to a carving plate and slice. Serve in large soup plates, spooning some vegetables around the meat. Serve hot.

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