Mutton

As a child a leg of Montgomeryshire mutton was an only too familiar dish served on the family farm with some tasty root vegetables and a bouquet of mint it can only be described as a wonderful childhood memory. I have always been a great advocate for mutton knowing the flavours it has to offer. Organic farming methods lend themselves...

Ingredients: 1 kg mutton shoulder chop or braising steak 250g/9oz organic, unsulphured dried apricots 2 tbsp olive or sunflower oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 large onions, peeled and sliced 3 large carrots , peeled and cut into 2cm/¾in chunks 2 cinnamon sticks 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tbsp whole coriander seeds, lightly crushed 6 cardamom pods, lightly crushed a...

A great feast for six, this recipe is full of autumnal flavours. Try to find a dry cider made from a single variety of apple. Serve with a celeriac and potato puree and a glass of the cider. SERVES: 6 INGREDIENTS: 4 large mutton chops (or steaks). Remove any surplus fat. 2 leeks sliced into 1cm (0.5”) rounds 16 baby turnips 16...

A hearty mid-week supper that’s delicious served on its own or with some creamy mash to soak up the juices. Serves: 6 Ingredients: For the Stew  1kg (2.2lb) diced leg of mutton 2 celery stalks, halved 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut in half 1/2 small swede, cut into 12 chunks 6 shallots, peeled 6 small turnips, scrubbed but not...