Veal Stew with Herbs & Barley

Veal Stew with Herbs & Barley
 
In 7th century England, herbs were one of the few flavourings available to cooks and were used heavily.
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: 7th Century Anglo-Saxon
Serves: 6

Ingredients
  • 50g (2oz) butter
  • 1.5kg (2-3 lb) Stewing Veal
  • 450g (1lb) washed and trimmed leeks,
  • 4 cloves garlic, thickly sliced
  • 175 g (6 oz) pot barley chopped finely
  • 900 ml (30 fl oz, 3¾ cups) water
  • 3 generous tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves,
  • salt, pepper
  • 15 fresh, roughly chopped sage leaves,
  • or
  • 1 tablespoon dried sage

Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in a heavy pan and fry the meat with the leeks and garlic till the vegetables are slightly softened and the meat lightly browned.
  2. Add the barley, water, vinegar, bay leaves and seasoning.
  3. Bring the pot to the boil, cover it and simmer gently for 1-1½ hours or till the meat is really tender and ready to fall from the bone.
  4. Add the sage and continue to cook for several minutes.
  5. Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve in bowls– the barley will serve as a vegetable.

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