Welsh Cawl

Welsh Cawl

The traditional Welsh broth, a slow-simmered lamb and vegetable pot, eaten over several days with the broth first, then meat and vegetables, dating to medieval times.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 3 hrs
Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 500g lamb neck or breast
  • 300g potatoes
  • 2 leeks
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 swede (rutabaga)
  • 1 parsnip
  • 1 onion
  • bunch parsley
  • thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

1

The Broth

Cover lamb with water in large pot. Bring to boil, skim thoroughly.

2

Simmering

Add onion, thyme, bay. Simmer 2 hours until meat tender.

3

Vegetables

Add swede and carrots (chunky), cook 20 minutes. Add potatoes, cook 15 minutes. Add leeks (sliced), cook 10 minutes.

4

Seasoning

Remove meat, season broth well with salt and pepper.

5

Service

Traditionally served in two courses: first the strained broth with bread, then the meat and vegetables as main course. Sprinkle with parsley.

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