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Although this is usually made only with potatoes and onions, a variation especially favored by sailors often contains large pieces of swede and/or carrots and is served with dumplings.
		
  
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											| What You Need: |  
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		2 pound neck or flank of mutton
		1 pound onions
		4 pound potatoes
		Salt and pepper
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									| How To Cook: |  
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	1. Cut the meat into neat pieces and slice the potatoes and onions.
  
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	2. Put the meat into a pan with ¼ pint water and some salt, bring to the boil and skim.
  
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	3. Add the potatoes, onions and pepper and cook slowly for 2½ - 3 hours, till the meat is tender.
  
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	4. If desired, slice half the potatoes and cook the rest whole, adding them to the stew 40 minutes before serving.
  
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	5. Arrange the whole potatoes neatly round a hot dish, pile the meat in the center, and pour the gravy round.
  
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