Sheep's Head Broth

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Recipe 1

Ingredients

  • 1 sheep's head
  • 4 quarts of water
  • 1 turnip
  • 1 carrot
  • 2 potatoes
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 sprigs of parsley
  • 1 teacupful of barley
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  • 1. Rub sheep's head with salt, and soak over night in plenty of cold water to get rid of blood.
  • 2. Put sheep's head into saucepan with the water and bring to the boil.
  • 3. Skim carefully.
  • 4. Dice and add vegetables, simmer for 1½ hours.

To Serve

  • Serve head on hot dish and soup in tureen.
  • Sauce with chopped parsley added might be served with the head.
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