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Auld reekie cock-a-leekie

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Categories: Irish, Poultry, Scottish, Soups & Stews, Western European
Yield: 8
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Ingredients:
British measurements
5 fl ozSingle malt scotch whiskey
4 pintWater
1 tbspDried tarragon
1 tspBrown sugar
1 Boiling chicken, 3lb
. giblets removed
3 Rashers streaky bacon
. chopped
1 lbsShin of beef
2 lbsLeeks, sliced
1 largeOnion, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
8 Prunes, pre-soaked
Procedures:
1Mix the whiskey with the water, tarragon and sugar.
2Place the chicken, bacon and beef into a large bowl and pour the whiskey marinade over.
3Leave to marinate overnight.
4Next day, transfer mixture to a large soup pot.
5Add the leeks (reserving one) and the onion, and season to taste.
6Bring slowly to a boil, cover, and then simmer for 2 hours, or until the bird is tender.
7Skim off excess fat from the liquid.
8Remove the chicken from the pot, skin, remove bones and cut meat into pieces before returning to the pot (cut up the shin of beef, if necessary).
9Add the prunes and remaining sliced leek and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes.
10"scotch whiskey recipes" : by jo guthrie jarrold publishing, norwich 1991 isbn = 0-7117-0553-4
11scanned and formatted for you by the wee scot -- pol mac griogair
 
 
 
 

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