Title: Sweet Mutton Hot Pot W/dumplings
Categories: Uk Meat Casserole
Yield: 6 Servings

1 1/2	lb	Neck of mutton or lamb
2	tb	Redcurrant jelly
2		Onions; chopped
3		Carrots; chopped
1		Turnip; chopped
6	oz	Mushrooms; sliced
1		Parsnip; chopped & blanched
1	tb	Tomato puree'
1	pt	Vegetable stock, broth or
		. water
DUMPLINGS
4	oz	Flour; self-rising
2	oz	Suet; shredded
1	ts	Parsley; chopped

Set oven to 375 øor Mark 5. Put the pieces of meat in Ihe bottom of a large casserole. Spread them with the redcurrant jelly and place in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove and add the chopped vegetables and a little salt and pepper. Stir the tomato puree into the stock or water. Pour over the meat and vegetables. Return to the oven. Reduce the heat to 350øF or Mark 4 and cook for about 1 1/2 hours until the meat is tender.

Dumplings: mix together the flour, suet, parsley and seasoning with enough water to form a stiff dough. This should make about six small dumplings. Add the dumplings to the hot pot for the last 30 minutes of cooking. Serve with buttered, mashed potatoes and a green vegetable. Serves 4 - 6.

** Favorite Scottish Recipes -- Johanna Mathie ** ** ISBN = 1 89435 12 X ** Posted by The WEE Scot -- Paul MacGregor

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