Lancashire hotpot is a dish made traditionally from lamb or mutton and onion, topped with sliced potatoes, left to bake in the oven all day in a heavy pot and on a low heat. Originating in the days of heavy industrialization in Lancashire in the North West of England.Lancashire hotpot is one of the best stew in the world. It requires a minimum of effort to prepare and a dish that makes a virtue of simplicity. The hot pot referred to is a pottery dish used to cook casseroles in British cuisine. The name, often assumed to refer to the cooking vessel used (traditionally a tall, straight-sided earthenware pot) is actually more likely to be connected what lies within, which originally would have been a assortment or mixture of ingredients – whatever was to hand that day.This traditional lamb, onion, and potato stew from northern England is light enough for summer nights and takes just a few minutes to assemble. Serve with buttered carrots or broccoli.Millworkers are often said to have inven...
