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Auld Reekie Cock-A-Leekie Recipe
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To make Auld Reekie Cock-A-Leekie you will need
Ingredients
| | British measurements | | 5 | fluid ounces | Single malt scotch whiskey | | 4 | pints | Water | | 1 | tablespoon | Dried tarragon | | 1 | teaspoon | Brown sugar | | 1 | | Boiling chicken; 3lb, | | | . giblets removed | | 3 | | Rashers streaky bacon; | | | . chopped | | 1 | pound | Shin of beef | | 2 | pounds | Leeks; sliced | | 1 | large | Onion; chopped | | | Salt & pepper to taste | | 8 | | Prunes; pre-soaked |
Instructions
Mix the whiskey with the water, tarragon and sugar. Place the chicken,
bacon and beef into a large bowl and pour the whiskey marinade over.
Leave to marinate overnight. Next day, transfer mixture to a large
soup pot. Add the leeks (reserving one) and the onion, and season to
taste. Bring slowly to a boil, cover, and then simmer for 2 hours, or
until the bird is tender. Skim off excess fat from the liquid. Remove
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).
Add the prunes and remaining sliced leek and simmer gently for 10-15
minutes.
Enjoy your Auld Reekie Cock-A-Leekie
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Thu 7 Aug 2008
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