Country Cork Irish Stew

Serves:

Ingredients:

8 Samll lamb chops, thawed
1 1/2 c Peas
1 1/2 c Celery stalks, diced
12 Small white onions
1 Large leek white thin sliced
1 Medium onion, chopped
2 c Finely shredded cabbage
1 lb Potatoes, 3 to 4 medium
Peppercorns, thyme, rosemary
Parsley, bay leaves
1 tb Vegetable oil
1 Salt and pepper
Chopped fresh parsley

Method:

Season chops with salt and pepper.
heat oil in saucepan wide enough to hold all chops in a single layer.
Brown on both sides.
Spoon off any melted fat and add enough water to cover chops.
Bring to a boil and add parsley, bay leaf, peppercorns, thyme and rosemary enclosed in cheesecloth.
Lower heat and simmer.
Meanwhile, peel potatoes and shape into bite sized rounds.
Chop trimmings from potatoes into small pieces.
Add potatoes, trimmings, cabbage, onion, well-rinsed leek, white onions and celery to chops and liquid.
Simmer 20 minutes then add peas.
Add a little more water if needed during cooking.
Simmer 10 minutes more or until potatoes are tender.
Correct seasoning.
Garnish with parsley and serve.