1/2 lb pork shoulder
1/2 lb bonelss lamb shoulder
1 lb lean chuck
1/2 tsp fresh thyme or
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 cl garlic, minced
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper, plus
6 cracked peppercorns
2 cup alsatian sylvaner or riesling wine
1 tbsp butter
4 large onions, sliced
4 large potatoes, sliced
4 bay leaves
Directions
Cut meats into 2-inch size chunks and place in large bowl. Add the
herbs, garlic, bracked peppercorns, and chopped parsley. Pour wine
over the mixture and marinate overnight. Remove meats from marinade.
Season with additional salt and freshly ground pepper.
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter the inside of a 3-quart earthenware
casserole. Begin with a layer of potatoes and onions (season each
layer with salt and pepper), then add a layer of combined meats.
Continue alternating layers, finishing with a layer of potatoes. Pour
marinage over all, place the bay leaves on top, and cover the pot. To
prevent steam from escaping, seal all around the lid with a dough
paste made by mixting flour and water to a dough consistency. Bake
for two hours. Serve in the same pot directly from the oven with a
green salad.
Per serving (6): 503 caloires, 37 g protein, 24 g fat, 22 gr
carbohydrate, 126 mg choletrerol, 377 mg sodium
Servings: 6 servings
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