Ingredients

Irish Stew

• 4 pounds lamb shoulder, cubed (2 kg)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus enough to adjust seasoning (7 mL)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus enough to adjust seasoning (2 mL)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60 mL)
• 24 pearl onions, peeled, root end trimmed
• 2 medium carrots, cut into 1 1/2-inch (4-cm) pieces
• 1/2 cup dried pearl barley (125 mL)
• 3 cups chicken stock or water (750 mL)
• 2 cups stout (500 mL)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (15 mL)
• 12 new potatoes, cut in half
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (60 mL)
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives, for garnish (15 mL)
• Irish Soda Bread, recipe follows

Irish Soda Bread

• 2 cups whole wheat bread flour (500 mL)
• 1 1/2 cups flour, plus for dusting (375 mL)
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (125 mL)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (30 mL)
• 2 teaspoons salt (10 mL)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda (5 mL)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder (5 mL)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold (45 mL)
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (375 mL)
• 1 egg

Description

Irish Stew - A Recipe From Food Network Canada. Try This Traditional Irish Stew With Irish Soda Bread! Special Equipment: A 12-quart (12-L) Pot With A Tight-fitting Lid.

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