Hare, Rabbit, Veal or Chicken Stew with Herbs and Barley

Yield: 6 Servings
Categories: Medieval
50g(2oz) butter
1kg(2-3 lb) (depending on the amount of bone) of hare or rabbit joints, stewing veal or chicken joints (up to 1.5)
450g(1lb) washed and trimmed leeks, thickly sliced
4Cloves garlic, chopped finely
175g(6 oz) pot barley
900ml(30 fl oz, 3 3/4 cups) water
3tb(generous) red or white wine vinegar
2Bay leaves, salt, pepper
15Fresh, roughly chopped sage leaves, -or-
1tbDried sage
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