Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4
Step back into medieval times and experience the simple yet nourishing flavors of Pottage—a slow-cooked, thick stew that sustained peasants and nobles alike! 🏰✨ Made with grains, vegetables, and sometimes meat, this comforting dish was the soul food of the Middle Ages, simmering over an open hearth for hours. Now, you can bring this timeless, wholesome meal back to life in your own kitchen! 🔥🥣
Ingredients For Pottage
🔥 For a Traditional Medieval Pottage:
☑ 1 cup barley or oats 🌾
☑ 6 cups vegetable or meat broth 🍲
☑ 1 large onion, diced 🧅
☑ 2 carrots, sliced 🥕
☑ 1 parsnip, chopped 🌿
☑ 1 turnip or rutabaga, diced 🥔
☑ ½ cup dried peas or lentils 🫘
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 sea salt 🧂
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 black pepper 🌶
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 thyme or sage 🌿
☑ 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
🔥 For a Richer Variation (Optional):
☑ ½ pound diced beef, lamb, or chicken 🍖
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 ground cinnamon 🏺
☑ ½ cup chopped cabbage or leeks 🌱
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Pottage
🔥 Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics
1️⃣ In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat.
2️⃣ Add onions and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
🔥 Step 2: Build the Stew
1️⃣ Add carrots, parsnips, turnips, and dried peas/lentils.
2️⃣ Stir in barley (or oats) and pour in broth.
🔥 Step 3: Simmer to Perfection
1️⃣ Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
2️⃣ If adding meat, brown it separately and add to the pot.
🔥 Step 4: Season & Serve
1️⃣ Stir in thyme, salt, pepper, and any additional herbs.
2️⃣ Serve warm with rustic bread for an authentic medieval feast!
🏰 Pottage: The Ancient Stew of Survival & Comfort! 🍲🔥
Simple, hearty, and endlessly adaptable, this medieval staple is packed with nutrition and deep, comforting flavors. Whether you’re recreating historical recipes or just craving an old-world comfort meal, Pottage is the perfect dish to warm your soul! 🚀✨
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