With lamb shoulder chops, bacon, potatoes, root vegetables, and barley.
Slow cooked until fork tender.
All of these steps are to bring a richer flavor to the stew!
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(If you want, it’s possible for you to skip any or all of these additions.)
If you want, remove the bones before serving.
Turnips are strongly flavored and add a good balance for the stew, so use them if you might.
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More barley will thicken the stew further.
Place the cooked bacon strips on a paper-towel-lined plate to absorb the excess fat.
Chop the bacon and set aside.
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Increase the heat to medium high.
Add another layer of lamb and then another of vegetables.
Add the barley, thyme, black pepper and a teaspoon of salt.
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Bring to a boil.
Use tongs to pick out and remove the bones.
Adjust seasonings, adding salt and pepper to taste.
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