Lancashire Hotpot

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

  • 6-8 middle-neck lamb chops
  • 450g (1lb) potatoes, sliced
  • 225g (8oz) onions, sliced
  •   salt
  •   freshly ground black pepper
  • 300ml (½pt) chicken or lamb stock
  • 30g (1oz) dripping, melted

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/gas 5.
  2. Trim the excess fat from the chops and fry them on both sides in their own fat for a few minutes until browned.
  3. In an ovenproof pot, layer the potatoes, onions and chops, seasoning as you go, finishing with a layer of potatoes.
  4. Pour over the stock and brush the potatoes with the melted dripping.
  5. Cover with a lid or foil, increase the oven temperature to 230°C/gas 8 and allow the potatoes to brown for a further 20-30 minutes.

Notes

A simple but delicious stew. Just put all the ingredients into a casserole and pop it in the oven. Seal the chops really well as it helps the flavour. If you cannot find neck chops you can use chump chops. Equipment needed: a casserole dish with a lid and a frying pan.