Best 8 Kidney Less Lancashire Hot Pot Recipes

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Lancashire hot pot, a classic British dish, is a hearty and flavorful stew that originated in the county of Lancashire in North West England. Traditionally made with lamb or mutton, potatoes, onions, and carrots, this dish is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender meat and vegetables enveloped in a rich, savory gravy.

In this article, we present two variations of Lancashire hot pot: the traditional recipe with lamb or mutton, and a "kidney-less" version for those who prefer a leaner dish. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your taste preferences. The traditional recipe includes lamb or mutton kidneys, which add a distinct flavor to the stew, while the kidney-less version omits them while still delivering a satisfying and delicious meal.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASY LANCASHIRE HOTPOT



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A traditional Lancashire hotpot is a hearty, filling lamb and potato dish that is easy to make and loved throughout Britain.

Provided by Elaine Lemm

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ounces (55 grams) beef drippings (or lard )
8 lamb chops (bone-in)
1/2 pound (225 grams) onions (peeled and finely sliced)
2 ounces (55 grams) butter (melted; divided)
2 pounds (900 grams) potatoes (peeled and thickly sliced)
Optional: 4 lamb kidneys (cored and sliced)
1 large carrot (peeled and thickly sliced)
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
4 cups (1 liter) beef stock (or chicken stock )
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

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

LANCASHIRE HOTPOT



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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

100g dripping or butter
900g stewing lamb, cut into large chunks
3 lamb kidneys, sliced, fat removed
2 medium onions, chopped
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
25g plain flour
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
500ml lamb or chicken stock
2 bay leaves
900g potato, peeled and sliced

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



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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

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 ounces chopped onion
1 ½ pounds cubed leg of lamb meat
2 ½ pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 ounce butter
2 cups chicken or lamb stock

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

LANCASHIRE HOT POT



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A rather exotic version of the English dish

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons clarified butter
1 1/2 pounds lean lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch squares
4 medium onions, sliced thickly
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour, sifted
2 cups beef stock
Freshly ground salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 bay leaves
4 lamb kidneys, each cut into 4 pieces
2 cups flat mushrooms
4 dozen oysters
4 potatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
Parsley, chopped

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.

KIDNEY-LESS LANCASHIRE HOT POT



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This has to be one of the best comfort foods around, a must for a cold winters night. This is a slightly altered version originally from Lancashire chef Nigel Haworth.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Stew

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 kg lamb, diced
700 g onions, thinly sliced
1 kg potato, peeled and thinly sliced
25 g plain flour
40 g butter
150 ml chicken stock
3 teaspoons sea salt
cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Season the lamb with 1 tsp of the salt and black pepper. Place in zip lock/plastic bag add flour and shake to coat.
  • Place lamb in the base of an oven proof casserole dish.
  • Melt 15g of butter, add onions with 1 tsp salt, sweat (do not brown) i.e cook on moderate heat, covered.
  • Spread onions on top of lamb in casserole dish.
  • Melt the remaining butter, season with salt and pepper and toss sliced potatoes to coat.
  • Place potato slices evenly on the top of the onions.
  • Carefully pour over chicken stock.
  • Cover and cook in pre-heated oven for 30 minutes at 200c.
  • Turn heat down to 150c and cook for 2 hours.
  • Remove cover, and return heat to 200c, and cook for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

TRADITIONAL LANCASHIRE HOT POT



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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

1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1.1 pounds (500g) lamb (not too lean - neck is best, but shoulder works well too, cut into bite-size chunks)
2 brown onions (peeled and sliced thinly)
1 heaped tbsp plain flour (use gluten free plain flour if required)
2 cups (480ml) hot chicken or vegetable stock (water with a couple of stock cubes is fine - or use bouillon for gluten free)
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce ((use a gluten free version if required))
3 medium sized carrots (peeled and cut into chunks)
1 1/2 pounds (680g) potatoes (peeled and sliced to 2-3mm thick (floury potatoes such as maris pipers work best))
1 tbsp melted butter for brushing
1/4 tsp dried thyme

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

YUMMY LANCASHIRE HOT POT



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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

500 g diced lamb
2 tablespoons seasoned flour
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
1 stick celery, chopped
1 leek, sliced
3 -4 carrots, peeled and diagonally sliced
700 g potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (1tbsp for garnish)
salt and pepper
600 ml hot lamb stock or 600 ml vegetable stock
25 g butter

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

REAL LANCASHIRE HOTPOT



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Make and share this Real Lancashire Hotpot recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hectorthebat

Categories     European

Time 1h46m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces lamb
1 lambs kidney
2 onions
1 carrot
1 turnip
3 potatoes
1 tablespoon oil
1 stock, cube
2 cups water
2 teaspoons flour
salt
pepper
1 pinch herbs
knob butter

Steps:

  • Cut the lamb into pieces suitable for serving. Skin the kidney, cut in half lengthways, cut out the white fatty core and cut the kidney into pieces. Peel and slice the onions, carrot, and turnip (if used). Peel and slice the potatoes and cut into thick slices (1/2in/1.25 cm).
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan, and brown the lamb pieces over a medium heat, turning them so that they cook on all sides. Brown the kidney, and arrange all the meat in a casserole or ovenproof dish. Fry the onion in the pan for 3-4 minutes, to soften it. Add the sliced carrot and turnip (if used) and continue to fry gently, stirring all the time, for a further 3 minutes.
  • Add the vegetables to the meat in the casserole. Dissolve the stock cube in 2 cups of boiling water. Sprinkle the flour over the remaining juices in the frying pan, and stir. Gradually stir in the stock, stirring hard to make a smooth gravy and adding the salt, pepper and herbs. Pour the gravy over the meat in the casserole, to cover the meat and vegetables.
  • Then cover the meat with a thick layer of potato slices, placing them so that they overlap and form a thick crust. Dot with the butter. Cover with a lid or piece of tight-fitting foil, and cook in a moderate oven (325F/170C/Gas Mark 3-4) for 1 1/2-2 hours, removing the lid for the last half hour of cooking time, to brown the top. If the top does not seem to be getting crispy enough, either increase the oven heat to 400F/200C/Gas Mark 6-7, or pop the casserole dish under a hot grill for a few minutes.
  • If you have cook the casserole on top of the stove because an oven is not available, simmer the casserole very gently for 1 1/2-2 hours, then brown the potato topping under the grill as described above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 930.6, Fat 43.3, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 191.8, Sodium 236.5, Carbohydrate 74.9, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 10.9, Protein 59.7

Tips:

  • To reduce the cooking time, use a pressure cooker or slow cooker.
  • Use a good quality stock. This will make a big difference to the flavour of the hotpot.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. You can use any root vegetables that you like, such as carrots, parsnips, and turnips.
  • If you're using lamb, cook it until it is tender and falling apart. This will take around 2 hours in a slow cooker or 1 hour in a pressure cooker.
  • Serve the hotpot with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Lancashire hot pot is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover lamb. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious Lancashire hot pot that your family and friends will love.

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