"Irish lamb stew recipe made with lamb shoulder chops, bacon, potatoes, turnip, carrots, onion and barley. Slow cooked until fork tender...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder or shoulder blade chops, bone-in, trimmed of excess fat
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6 slices bacon, thickly cut
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2 pounds potatoes (Yukon gold preferred), peeled, quartered
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2 large onions, quartered
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2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch segments
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1 turnip, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 heaping tablespoons pearl barley (omit for gluten-free version)
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 quart of water or lamb stock, warmed