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The Auchtermuchtie Policeman's Lamb Stew

Send the shepherd home to eat pie!!

Steps

Preheat the oven to 350f.
Cut any large chops in half and trim off all the excess fat , then render down the fat over a gentle heat in a heavy-based frying pan.
Discard the rendered down pieces.
Toss the chops into the pan and cook until lightly browned , turning occasionally.
Transfer to a plate , and then quickly toss the onions into the fat and then the carrots.
Build the lamb , carrots and onions up in layers in a large casserole dish , seasoning each layer as you go.
De-glaze the pan with stock and pour into the casserole.
Lay the potatoes on top , so they can steam while the stew cooks.
Season , then add the thyme and bring to the boil on top of the stove.
Cover with the lid of the casserole.
Transfer to the oven or allow to simmer on top of the stove for 1-1 hours until the stew is completely cooked.
When the stew is cooked , carefully pour off the cooking liquid into another pan , skim off the grease and re-heat.
If you want to thicken the sauce slightly you can m.

Ingredients

lamb chops, carrots, onions, lamb stock, potatoes, fresh thyme, unsalted butter, plain flour, fresh parsley, fresh chives, salt & freshly ground black pepper