Lancashire hotpot is a traditional dish from Lancashire, England, and is considered a quintessential comfort food. This hearty and flavorful casserole is composed of layers of sliced lamb or mutton, root vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and onions, and a rich, savory gravy. Its origins can be traced back to the 18th century when it was a staple meal for working-class families in the region. Over time, it has become a beloved dish enjoyed throughout the United Kingdom and beyond. Lancashire hotpot is remarkably versatile, with variations that include different types of meat, vegetables, and seasonings. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, this classic recipe promises to warm the soul and satisfy the taste buds.
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TRADITIONAL LANCASHIRE HOT POT
Lancashire Hotpot - Succulent lamb in a meaty gravy, topped with potatoes that are tender underneath and crisp on top.
Provided by Nicky Corbishley
Categories Dinner
Time 2h25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 170C/325F
- Melt the butter and vegetable oil in a medium sized casserole or sauce pan and fry the lamb pan until lightly browned all over (about 3-4 minutes). Spoon the lamb into a bowl, then add the onions to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring regularly, until soft.
- Add the lamb back in, then stir in the flour, cooking for a minute. Add in the stock, bay leaves, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Give everything a stir, bring to a gently bubble. Then place a lid on it and cook in the oven for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, stir in the carrots. At this point, you can transfer the contents of the pan to a casserole or pie dish if you wish (I moved mine to a 25cm diameter pie dish). Top with the sliced potatoes. Start from the outside, and layer the potatoes, moving towards the centre.
- Brush the top of the potatoes with the melted butter and sprinkle on the dried thyme. Cover with a lid or foil and place back in the oven for 1 hour.
- After an hour, turn the oven up to 200c/400f and remove the lid. Cook for a further 30 minutes until the potatoes are browned and crisp on top.
- Take out of the oven, and leave to rest for 5 minutes or so (it will be very hot), then serve with some green veg.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 771 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LANCASHIRE HOT POT
Very simple lamb and potato casserole made with layers of sliced potatoes, browned onion and leg of lamb, fresh thyme, stock and seasoning.
Provided by HEATHER.WRAY
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 2h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute onion until soft and deep golden in color. Remove from skillet and set aside. Add lamb to skillet and fry (in batches if necessary) until rich chestnut brown in color, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain fat and reserve.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Spread 1/2 of the potatoes in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place browned lamb and onions on top, then sprinkle with thyme and season to taste. Cover with remaining potatoes, season to taste and dot with butter. Pour stock over all.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Note: If casserole is drying out while cooking, add more stock as needed. If casserole is browning too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 57.8 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 302.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
EASY LANCASHIRE HOTPOT
Steps:
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook in the oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, reduce the heat to 350 F/180 C and cook for 1 1/2 hours. Check from time to time to make sure the casserole isn't drying out; if so, add some stock or water. Remove the lid from the casserole and cook until the potatoes on the surface are brown.
- Remove the hotpot from the oven and let rest for about 10 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1101 kcal, Carbohydrate 112 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 677 mg, Sugar 13 g, Fat 52 g, ServingSize 1 casserole (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
TRADITIONAL LANCASHIRE HOTPOT
This has acquired its name from the time when it was baked at home, then wrapped in blankets to keep hot and provide lunch for a day at the races.
Categories One-pot recipes Casseroles and Stews Spring lamb Winter warmers Bonfire Night
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- First trim the lamb of any excess fat and wipe with kitchen paper. In a large frying pan, heat the oil and ¼ oz (5 g) butter until it is very hot, then brown the pieces of lamb two or three at a time until they all have a good brown crust. As they cook, remove them to a wide casserole. Brown the pieces of kidney too, and tuck these in among the meat. Next, fry the onions - add ¼ oz (5 g) butter to the pan if you need any extra fat - cooking them for about 10 minutes till they turn brown at the edges. Now stir in the flour to soak up the juices, then gradually add the hot water and Worcestershire sauce, stirring or whisking until flour and liquid are smoothly blended. Season with salt and pepper and bring it up to simmering point, then pour it over the meat in the casserole. Add the bay leaf and thyme, then arrange the potato slices on top, in an overlapping pattern like slates on a roof. Season the potatoes and add a few flecks of butter here and there. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook near the top of the oven for 1½ hours, then remove the lid and cook for a further 50 minutes.I sometimes finish off the hotpot under the grill. If you brush the potatoes with a little more butter and place the casserole under a hot grill they crisp up and brown beautifully. Alternatively, if you think they're not browning enough during cooking, you can turn the heat in the oven right up during the last 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs before serving.
LANCASHIRE HOTPOT
This famous lamb stew topped with sliced potatoes should be on the menu at every British pub
Provided by James Martin
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3.
- Heat a little of the 100g dripping or butter in a large shallow casserole dish and brown 900g stewing lamb chunks in batches, lift to a plate, then repeat with 3 trimmed and sliced lamb kidneys.
- Fry 2 chopped onions and 4 peeled and sliced carrots in the pan with a little more dripping until golden.
- Sprinkle over 25g plain flour, allow to cook for a couple of mins, shake over 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, pour in 500ml lamb or chicken stock, then bring to the boil.
- Stir in the stewing lamb and kidneys and 2 bay leaves, then turn off the heat.
- Arrange 900g peeled and sliced potatoes on top of the meat, then drizzle with a little more dripping.
- Cover, then place in the oven for about 1½ hrs until the potatoes are cooked.
- Remove the lid, brush the potatoes with a little more dripping, then turn the oven up to brown the potatoes, or finish under the grill for 5-8 mins until brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 993 calories, Fat 56 grams fat, SaturatedFat 26 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 70 grams protein, Sodium 1.43 milligram of sodium
LANCASHIRE HOT POT
A rather exotic version of the English dish
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat 2 tablespoons clarified butter in large overproof pan. Pat meat dry and add a little at a time to brown.
- In a separate pan, heat remaining clarified butter. Add onions and lightly brown. Add 2 tablespoons fresh butter, then stir in flour. Cook until lightly browned.
- Add onions to meat and combine well. Add beef stock and stir until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper. Add Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and bay leaves. Spoon off 1/2 cup of the gravy and reserve. Lay kidney slices on top, followed by mushrooms, then oysters. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with overlapping potato slices. Season again and add back 1/2 cup reserved gravy. Roast in oven for 1 hour, uncovered.
- Remove stew from oven and turn up to broil. Broil hot pot for 2 1/2 minutes to brown. Garnish with parsley.
LANCASHIRE HOTPOT
Make and share this Lancashire Hotpot recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tea Girl
Categories European
Time 2h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3.
- Heat some dripping or butter in a large shallow casserole dish, brown the lamb in batches, lift to a plate, then repeat with the kidneys.
- Fry the onions and carrots in the pan with a little more dripping until golden. Sprinkle over the flour, allow to cook for a couple of mins, shake over the Worcestershire sauce, pour in the stock, then bring to the boil. Stir in the meat and bay leaves, then turn off the heat.
- Arrange the sliced potatoes on top of the meat, then drizzle with a little more dripping. Cover, then place in the oven for about 1½ hrs until the potatoes are cooked.
- Remove the lid, brush the potatoes with a little more dripping, then turn the oven up to brown the potatoes, or finish under the grill for 5-8 mins until brown.
YUMMY LANCASHIRE HOT POT
This is the famous or should I say 'infamous' Lancashire Hotpot - just one of the things that the UK is well know for food wise... This is a quick and easy recipe for the hotpot. Enjoy!
Provided by Um Safia
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h25m
Yield 4 good dishes, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 160c/gas3. Toss the lamb in the seasoned flour then shake off any excess. Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole or frying pan, add the lamb and fry quickly stirring frequently until meat is sealed.
- Add the onion, celery, leek and carrots to the pan and fry quickly for a few minutes.
- Layer the meat, vegetables and half the potatoes in a large casserole, adding the herbs and seasoning. Top with a layer of potatoes, overlapping each other and pour over the stock - just up to the top potato layer.
- Cover with a tight fitting lid and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove casserole from oven and turn temp up to 200c/gas6.
- Melt the butter. Remove lid from casserole and brush potatoes with melted butter. Return to the oven for a further 20 minutes until golden and crispy. Sprinkle chopped parsley over top and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.8, Fat 35.3, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 135.8, Sodium 193.9, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 6.2, Protein 37.9
LANCASHIRE HOTPOT
Provided by The New York Times
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put about a tablespoon of butter in a deep heavy casserole. Arrange a layer of potatoes on the bottom. Arrange three chops on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Layer with kidneys, mushrooms, onions and more potatoes. Add another layer of chops, and remaining kidneys and vegetables, finishing with a layer of overlapping potatoes.
- Add the water and bake for half an hour; turn heat down to 300 for an hour. Remove lid, and cook another 30 minutes uncovered so that the potatoes brown. Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 706, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 256 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Use the freshest vegetables, tender lamb, and flavorful stock to ensure the best results.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: Make sure there is enough space for the ingredients to cook evenly and prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Use a deep casserole dish or Dutch oven: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the stew from burning.
- Cook on low heat: Simmer the stew for at least 1½ hours or until the lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Season to taste: Adjust the seasoning according to your preference. You may want to add more salt, pepper, herbs, or gravy.
- Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes: These will help to soak up the delicious juices from the stew.
Conclusion:
Lancashire hotpot is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter's day. With its tender lamb, savory gravy, and fluffy dumplings, it is sure to please even the most discerning palate. By following these tips, you can create a delicious Lancashire hotpot that will be enjoyed by all.
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