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Nutritional Values
580kcal
38gProtein
45gCarbs
28gFat
5gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Lancashire Hotpot
How to order / say it
Say it
Lancashire Hotpot — [LAN-kah-shur HOT-pot]
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I'd like the Lancashire Hotpot, please.
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A slow-cooked meat and vegetable stew topped with sliced potatoes.
Why try it?
An iconic dish from the North West of England, the Lancashire Hotpot embodies the hearty and comforting qualities of traditional British home cooking. It's a reflection of the region's agricultural heritage.
How it tastes
The hotpot is rich and savory, filled with tender lamb and flavorful vegetables, enveloped by a crispy layer of golden potatoes on top. It’s best enjoyed warm on a chilly day.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
Dating back to the early 19th century, the Lancashire Hotpot was a dish for working families who needed a simple, one-pot meal that could be left cooking while they worked. It became a staple during the Industrial Revolution in Manchester.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g lamb shoulder
- 🧄 2 large onions
- 🥕 2 carrots
- 🥕 500 g potatoes
- 🥣 500 ml beef stock
- 🧂 to taste salt
- 🧂 to taste pepper
- 🥛 50 g butter
Method
- 1 Preheat oven to 160°C. Brown the lamb shoulder pieces in butter.
- 2 Layer half of the potatoes in a baking dish, add lamb, onions, and carrots.
- 3 Pour the stock over the lamb and season with salt and pepper.
- 4 Top with remaining potatoes, cover, bake for 2 hours, then uncover for 30 mins.
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